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Panasonic FH3 vs Sony WX300

Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 front
Portability
94
Imaging
42
Features
38
Overall
40

Panasonic FH3 vs Sony WX300 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
  • Revealed January 2010
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-FS11
Sony WX300
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 166g - 96 x 55 x 25mm
  • Released February 2013
  • New Model is Sony WX350
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Panasonic FH3 vs Sony WX300 Overview

On this page, we will be comparing the Panasonic FH3 vs Sony WX300, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Panasonic and Sony. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the FH3 (14MP) and WX300 (18MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FH3 was brought out 4 years before the WX300 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a quick summation of how the FH3 scores against the WX300 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH3 over the Sony WX300

 FH3 WX300 

Reasons to pick Sony WX300 over the Panasonic FH3

 WX300 FH3 
ReleasedFebruary 2013January 2010Newer by 38 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FH3 and Sony WX300

 FH3 WX300 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Panasonic FH3 vs Sony WX300 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and size. The Panasonic FH3 comes with outside dimensions of 98mm x 55mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) whilst the Sony WX300 has specifications of 96mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 166 grams (0.37 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic FH3 vs Sony WX300 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the FH3 against the WX300.

Panasonic FH3 vs Sony WX300 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the FH3 and WX300 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic FH3 vs Sony WX300 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH3 vs Sony WX300 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very hard to see the contrast in sensor dimensions only by checking out specifications. The pic here may provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH3 and WX300.

Plainly, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Sony WX300 to produce extra detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more aged FH3 will be behind in sensor innovation.

Panasonic FH3 vs Sony WX300 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH3 vs Sony WX300 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH3 vs Sony WX300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH3 Portrait photography factors
Sony WX300 Portrait photography factors
28
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
36
MP count good (18 megapixels)
features face detect focusing
manual focus not available
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FH3
Street photography with Sony WX300
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (166 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH3 as a Sports photography camera
Sony WX300 as a Sports photography camera
34
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
49
great zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (18MP)
features tracking focus
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH3 Travel photography highlights
Sony WX300 Travel photography highlights
64
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
71
lighter than others in class (166g)
MP count good (18MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
great reach (500mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
does not contain selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FH3
Landscape photography with Sony WX300
37
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
44
relatively wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (18MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH3 Vlogging features
Sony WX300 Vlogging features
29
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic support
35
relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others in class (166g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly display
lack of microphone port
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Panasonic FH3 vs Sony WX300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH3 and Sony WX300
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300
Also called Lumix DMC-FS11 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2010-01-06 2013-02-20
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 18MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.5-6.5
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 6.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 6.80 m 4.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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, 50 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 165g (0.36 lb) 166g (0.37 lb)
Physical dimensions 98 x 55 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 96 x 55 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $160 $330