Panasonic FH3 vs Sony WX10
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Panasonic FH3 vs Sony WX10 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
- 165g - 98 x 55 x 24mm
- Announced January 2010
- Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FS11
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.8" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-168mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
- 161g - 95 x 54 x 23mm
- Announced January 2011
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The following is a extended overview of the Panasonic FH3 and Sony WX10, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the FH3 (14MP) and the WX10 (16MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe FH3 was unveiled 12 months prior to the WX10 and they are of a similar generation. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before going into a in-depth comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the FH3 scores against the WX10 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH3 over the Sony WX10
| FH3 | WX10 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony WX10 over the Panasonic FH3
| WX10 | FH3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | January 2011 |  | January 2010 | Newer by 12 months |
| Manual focus |  | Very accurate focus | ||
| Screen dimensions | 2.8" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.1") |
| Screen resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FH3 and Sony WX10
| FH3 | WX10 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Missing Touch screen |
Panasonic FH3 vs Sony WX10 Physical Comparison
If you are looking to travel with your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FH3 offers exterior measurements of 98mm x 55mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) while the Sony WX10 has dimensions of 95mm x 54mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 161 grams (0.35 lbs).
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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the FH3 vs the WX10.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the FH3 and WX10 is 94 and 95 respectively.
Panasonic FH3 vs Sony WX10 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is tough to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by looking at specifications. The picture below may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the FH3 and WX10.
To sum up, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Sony WX10 to resolve greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more aged FH3 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Panasonic FH3 vs Sony WX10 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Panasonic | Sony |
| Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10 |
| Also referred to as | Lumix DMC-FS11 | - |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Announced | 2010-01-06 | 2011-01-06 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | - | BIONZ |
| Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 24-168mm (7.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/2.8-6.9 | f/2.4-5.9 |
| Macro focusing range | 5cm | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 2.7 inch | 2.8 inch |
| Display resolution | 230k dots | 460k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Display tech | - | Clear Photo LCD Plus |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 30 secs |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/1600 secs | 1/1600 secs |
| Continuous shooting rate | 6.0fps | 10.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 6.80 m | 7.10 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Microphone support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 165g (0.36 pounds) | 161g (0.35 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 98 x 55 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 95 x 54 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery ID | - | NP-BG1 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Price at launch | $160 | $200 |