Panasonic FH3 vs Sony A77
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Panasonic FH3 vs Sony A77 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)
- 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
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.
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe 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.
Panasonic FH3 vs Sony A77 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 and Sony SLT-A77. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH3 Gallery and Sony A77 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH3 over the Sony A77
FH3 | A77 |
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Reasons to pick Sony A77 over the Panasonic FH3
A77 | FH3 | |||
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Revealed | October 2011 | January 2010 | Newer by 21 months | |
Manual focus | More accurate focusing | |||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 921k | 230k | Sharper display (+691k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Common features in the Panasonic FH3 and Sony A77
FH3 | A77 | |||
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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).
Check the Panasonic FH3 vs Sony A77 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FH3 and A77 is 94 and 59 respectively.
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.
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Panasonic FH3 vs Sony A77 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 | Sony SLT-A77 | |
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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 |