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Panasonic FH3 vs Sony WX10

Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
38
Overall
38

Panasonic FH3 vs Sony WX10 Key Specs

Panasonic FH3
(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
Sony WX10
(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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Panasonic FH3 vs Sony WX10 Overview

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").

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The 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 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011January 2010Newer by 12 months
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Screen dimensions2.8"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.1")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FH3 and Sony WX10

 FH3 WX10 
Screen typeFixed 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.

Panasonic FH3 vs Sony WX10 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the FH3 and WX10 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic FH3 vs Sony WX10 top view buttons comparison

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.

Panasonic FH3 vs Sony WX10 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH3 vs Sony WX10 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH3 vs Sony WX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FH3
Portrait photography with Sony WX10
28
MP count good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
39
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH3 Street photography highlights
Sony WX10 Street photography highlights
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH3 as a Sports photography camera
Sony WX10 as a Sports photography camera
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
slow fps (6.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FH3
Travel photography with Sony WX10
64
MP count good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
does not posses selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
65
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH3 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony WX10 as a Landscape photography camera
37
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
50
has manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (2.8")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.4)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH3 as a Vlogging camera
Sony WX10 as a Vlogging camera
29
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone socket
32
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.4)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone support
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Panasonic FH3 vs Sony WX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH3 and Sony WX10
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3Sony 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