Panasonic FH3 vs Sony WX70

Let's take a closer look at the Panasonic FH3 and Sony WX70, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the FH3 (14MP) and the WX70 (16MP) is relatively similar and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FH3 was brought out 3 years prior to the WX70 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a in depth comparison, here is a quick view of how the FH3 scores versus the WX70 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH3 Gallery & Sony WX70 Gallery.

When you are aiming to lug around your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FH3 comes with physical measurements of 98mm x 55mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) and the Sony WX70 has proportions of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have at the time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the FH3 against the WX70.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the FH3 and WX70 is 94 and 97 respectively.

In many cases, its difficult to envision the gap between sensor measurements purely by reviewing technical specs. The visual below will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the FH3 and WX70.

As you have seen, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Sony WX70 to deliver greater detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots way more aggressively. The older FH3 is going to be behind in sensor tech.