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Panasonic FH3 vs Sony WX5

Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32

Panasonic FH3 vs Sony WX5 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
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-FS11
Sony WX5
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH3 over the Sony WX5

 FH3 WX5 

Reasons to pick Sony WX5 over the Panasonic FH3

 WX5 FH3 
Display dimension2.8"2.7"Larger display (+0.1")
Display resolution461k230kSharper display (+231k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FH3 and Sony WX5

 FH3 WX5 
LaunchedJanuary 2010July 2010Similar age
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed 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).

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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.

Panasonic FH3 vs Sony WX5 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the FH3 and WX5 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic FH3 vs Sony WX5 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH3 vs Sony WX5 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH3 vs Sony WX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH3 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony WX5 as a Portrait photography camera
28
good resolution (14MP)
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
21
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH3 as a Street photography camera
Sony WX5 as a Street photography camera
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
57
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH3 as a Sports photography camera
Sony WX5 as a Sports photography camera
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
slow fps (6.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
34
image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH3 Travel photography factors
Sony WX5 Travel photography factors
64
good resolution (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
58
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH3 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony WX5 as a Landscape photography camera
37
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
37
relatively wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (2.8")
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.4)
manual exposure not available
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH3 as a Vlogging camera
Sony WX5 as a Vlogging camera
29
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone support
32
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.4)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
does not have external microphone jack
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Panasonic FH3 vs Sony WX5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH3 and Sony WX5
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5
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