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Panasonic FH3 vs Sony A77

Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 front
 
Sony SLT-A77 front
Portability
59
Imaging
63
Features
83
Overall
71

Panasonic FH3 vs Sony A77 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 A77
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 50 - 16000 (Push to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 732g - 143 x 104 x 81mm
  • Revealed October 2011
  • Succeeded the Sony A700
  • Renewed by Sony A77 II
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Panasonic FH3 vs Sony A77 Overview

The following is a detailed review of the Panasonic FH3 vs Sony A77, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. There exists a big gap among the image resolutions of the FH3 (14MP) and A77 (24MP) and the FH3 (1/2.3") and A77 (APS-C) posses different sensor sizing.

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The FH3 was manufactured 21 months earlier than the A77 making them a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FH3 being a Compact camera and the Sony A77 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting straight to a detailed comparison, here is a quick overview of how the FH3 grades vs the A77 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH3 over the Sony A77

 FH3 A77 

Reasons to pick Sony A77 over the Panasonic FH3

 A77 FH3 
RevealedOctober 2011January 2010Newer by 21 months
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kSharper display (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Panasonic FH3 and Sony A77

 FH3 A77 
Touch display No Touch display

Panasonic FH3 vs Sony A77 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to travel with your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic FH3 features outside measurements of 98mm x 55mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) and the Sony A77 has sizing of 143mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 732 grams (1.61 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the FH3 versus the A77.

Panasonic FH3 vs Sony A77 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FH3 and A77 is 94 and 59 respectively.

Panasonic FH3 vs Sony A77 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH3 vs Sony A77 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is tough to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions just by going through specifications. The pic underneath will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the FH3 and A77.

To sum up, both of those cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The FH3 due to its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF more challenging and the Sony A77 will provide more detail due to its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images more aggressively. The more aged FH3 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic FH3 vs Sony A77 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH3 vs Sony A77 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH3 vs Sony A77 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FH3
Portrait photography with Sony A77
28
MP count decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
77
has manual focus
megapixel count good (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detect focus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH3 as a Street photography camera
Sony A77 as a Street photography camera
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
74
fully articulated screen
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
environment proof
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH3 Sports photography advice
Sony A77 Sports photography advice
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
slow frames per second (6.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
74
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count good (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
environment proof
supports phase detect auto focus
low battery power (470 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH3 Travel photography highlights
Sony A77 Travel photography highlights
64
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse function
does not have a selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.8)
62
environment proof
megapixel count good (24MP)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
does not have Time Lapse function
low battery power (470 CIPA)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH3 Landscape photography factors
Sony A77 Landscape photography factors
37
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7")
manual exposure not available
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Timelapse function
71
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count good (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
environment proof
low battery power (470 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH3 as a Vlogging camera
Sony A77 as a Vlogging camera
29
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone support
76
screen is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Sensor based)
comes with face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with mic jack
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Panasonic FH3 vs Sony A77 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH3 and Sony A77
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3Sony SLT-A77
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 Sony SLT-A77
Also Known as Lumix DMC-FS11 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Advanced DSLR
Announced 2010-01-06 2011-10-25
Body design Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 24MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 6400 16000
Maximum boosted ISO - 25600
Min native ISO 80 50
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 19
Cross type focus points - 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) -
Highest aperture f/2.8-6.9 -
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Total lenses - 143
Focal length multiplier 5.9 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.73x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 6.0 frames per sec 12.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 6.80 m 12.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync - 1/250 secs
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, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic 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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 165 grams (0.36 lb) 732 grams (1.61 lb)
Physical dimensions 98 x 55 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 143 x 104 x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 78
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 24.0
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.2
DXO Low light rating not tested 801
Other
Battery life - 470 photographs
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Retail price $160 $900