Panasonic FH3 vs Sony WX5
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Panasonic FH3 vs Sony WX5 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
- Also Known as Lumix DMC-FS11
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.8" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
- 146g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
- Launched July 2010
Panasonic FH3 vs Sony WX5 Overview
Below, we are reviewing the Panasonic FH3 vs Sony WX5, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the FH3 (14MP) and the WX5 (12MP) is very well matched and they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe FH3 was introduced 6 months prior to the WX5 and they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a quick summation of how the FH3 matches up vs the WX5 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Panasonic FH3 vs Sony WX5 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic FH3 Gallery & Sony WX5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH3 over the Sony WX5
FH3 | WX5 |
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Reasons to pick Sony WX5 over the Panasonic FH3
WX5 | FH3 | |||
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Display dimension | 2.8" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.1") | |
Display resolution | 461k | 230k | Sharper display (+231k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FH3 and Sony WX5
FH3 | WX5 | |||
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Launched | January 2010 | July 2010 | Similar age | |
Focus manually | No manual focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither comes with selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Neither comes with Touch display |
Panasonic FH3 vs Sony WX5 Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to travel with your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FH3 comes with outer dimensions of 98mm x 55mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) whilst the Sony WX5 has measurements of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs).
See the Panasonic FH3 vs Sony WX5 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is the front view size comparison of the FH3 and the WX5.
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the FH3 and WX5 is 94 and 95 respectively.
Panasonic FH3 vs Sony WX5 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is very difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reading through technical specs. The image here might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the FH3 and WX5.
As you can tell, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Panasonic FH3 to resolve greater detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images somewhat more aggressively.
Panasonic FH3 vs Sony WX5 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic FH3 vs Sony WX5 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Panasonic | Sony |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5 |
Also Known as | Lumix DMC-FS11 | - |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2010-01-06 | 2010-07-08 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | 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 area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 12MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 125 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 24-120mm (5.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.8-6.9 | f/2.4-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.7" | 2.8" |
Resolution of display | 230k dot | 461k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60s | 2s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1600s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shooting speed | 6.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.80 m | 5.10 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB 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 (50 fps), 1440 x 1080 (50, 25fps), 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | AVCHD |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 165 grams (0.36 pounds) | 146 grams (0.32 pounds) |
Dimensions | 98 x 55 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 92 x 52 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" 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-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal | SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Cost at launch | $160 | $250 |