Panasonic FH3 vs Sony W810
94 Imaging
36 Features
21 Overall
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96 Imaging
45 Features
26 Overall
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Panasonic FH3 vs Sony W810 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
- 165g - 98 x 55 x 24mm
- Revealed January 2010
- Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FS11
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 27-162mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
- 111g - 97 x 56 x 21mm
- Launched January 2014
Panasonic FH3 vs Sony W810 Overview
Its time to look a little more closely at the Panasonic FH3 vs Sony W810, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Panasonic and Sony. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the FH3 (14MP) and W810 (20MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe FH3 was brought out 5 years before the W810 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FH3 being a Compact camera and the Sony W810 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before delving right into a thorough comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the FH3 scores versus the W810 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Panasonic FH3 vs Sony W810 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic FH3 Gallery and Sony W810 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH3 over the Sony W810
FH3 | W810 |
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Reasons to pick Sony W810 over the Panasonic FH3
W810 | FH3 | |||
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Launched | January 2014 | January 2010 | More recent by 48 months |
Common features in the Panasonic FH3 and Sony W810
FH3 | W810 | |||
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Manual focus | No manual focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimensions | 2.7" | 2.7" | Equal display measurements | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Identical display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither contains selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Neither contains Touch display |
Panasonic FH3 vs Sony W810 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic FH3 has got external dimensions of 98mm x 55mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) whilst the Sony W810 has specifications of 97mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs).
Examine the Panasonic FH3 vs Sony W810 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose at the time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the FH3 and the W810.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FH3 and W810 is 94 and 96 respectively.
Panasonic FH3 vs Sony W810 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is tough to see the gap between sensor measurements purely by going over specifications. The graphic here will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the FH3 and W810.
Plainly, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Sony W810 to offer more detail having its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos more aggressively. The older FH3 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.
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Panasonic FH3 vs Sony W810 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Panasonic | Sony |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810 |
Also called as | Lumix DMC-FS11 | - |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
Revealed | 2010-01-06 | 2014-01-07 |
Body design | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 5152 x 3864 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 27-162mm (6.0x) |
Max aperture | f/2.8-6.9 | f/3.5-6.5 |
Macro focus range | 5cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.7 inch | 2.7 inch |
Screen resolution | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen technology | - | Clear Photo LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60s | 2s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1600s | 1/1500s |
Continuous shooting speed | 6.0 frames per sec | 1.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 6.80 m | 3.20 m (with ISO auto) |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off / Advanced Flash |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | H.264 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 165 grams (0.36 lbs) | 111 grams (0.24 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 98 x 55 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 97 x 56 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 200 images |
Battery format | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | NP-BN |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 secs) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Cost at launch | $160 | $100 |