Panasonic FH5 vs Sony NEX-F3

Lets take a more detailed look at the Panasonic FH5 and Sony NEX-F3, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the FH5 (16MP) and the NEX-F3 (16MP) is very well matched but the FH5 (1/2.3") and NEX-F3 (APS-C) have totally different sensor sizes.

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The FH5 was introduced 19 months prior to the NEX-F3 making them a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FH5 being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-F3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the FH5 matches up versus the NEX-F3 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5 & Sony Alpha NEX-F3. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH5 Gallery & Sony NEX-F3 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic FH5 has exterior measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Sony NEX-F3 has sizing of 117mm x 67mm x 42mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.7") and a weight of 314 grams (0.69 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic FH5 and Sony NEX-F3 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the FH5 versus the NEX-F3.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the FH5 and NEX-F3 is 96 and 86 respectively.

In many cases, it is very tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizing simply by checking a spec sheet. The photograph underneath might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the FH5 and NEX-F3.

As you can see, both of the cameras have the same MP but not the same sensor sizing. The FH5 provides the tinier sensor which will make obtaining shallower depth of field trickier. The older FH5 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.