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Panasonic FH5 vs Sony RX100 III

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
31
Overall
35
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III front
Portability
89
Imaging
51
Features
77
Overall
61

Panasonic FH5 vs Sony RX100 III Key Specs

Panasonic FH5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
  • 121g - 94 x 54 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2011
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FS18
Sony RX100 III
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-70mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 290g - 102 x 58 x 41mm
  • Announced May 2014
  • Older Model is Sony RX100 II
  • Updated by Sony RX100 IV
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Panasonic FH5 vs Sony RX100 III Overview

Here is a complete comparison of the Panasonic FH5 and Sony RX100 III, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the FH5 (16MP) and the RX100 III (20MP) is pretty similar but the FH5 (1/2.3") and RX100 III (1") posses different sensor size.

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The FH5 was manufactured 4 years prior to the RX100 III and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FH5 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 III being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief summary of how the FH5 grades versus the RX100 III with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH5 over the Sony RX100 III

 FH5 RX100 III 

Reasons to pick Sony RX100 III over the Panasonic FH5

 RX100 III FH5 
AnnouncedMay 2014January 2011Fresher by 40 months
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1229k230kClearer screen (+999k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Panasonic FH5 and Sony RX100 III

 FH5 RX100 III 
Touch screen No Touch screen

Panasonic FH5 vs Sony RX100 III Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FH5 comes with outer measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") and a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Sony RX100 III has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") and a weight of 290 grams (0.64 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the FH5 vs the RX100 III.

Panasonic FH5 vs Sony RX100 III size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FH5 and RX100 III is 96 and 89 respectively.

Panasonic FH5 vs Sony RX100 III top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH5 vs Sony RX100 III Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizing merely by reading technical specs. The visual below may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the FH5 and RX100 III.

As you have seen, the two cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The FH5 because of its tinier sensor is going to make getting bokeh harder and the Sony RX100 III will offer you greater detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The older FH5 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic FH5 vs Sony RX100 III sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH5 vs Sony RX100 III Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH5 vs Sony RX100 III Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH5 Portrait photography details
Sony RX100 III Portrait photography details
34
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has face detect focusing
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
64
manual focus
flash sync is higher than normal (1/2,000s)
decent megapixels (20MP)
sensor size is good (1")
has face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
no external flash support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH5 Street photography info
Sony RX100 III Street photography info
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus via touch
lighter than competition in class (121g)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
85
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is good (1")
supports RAW formats
lighter than competitors (290 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH5 Sports photography information
Sony RX100 III Sports photography information
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
65
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20MP)
sensor size is good (1")
has tracking autofocus
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FH5
Travel photography with Sony RX100 III
71
lighter than competition in class (121g)
includes focus via touch
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
85
lighter than competitors (290 grams)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
really wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH5 Landscape photography details
Sony RX100 III Landscape photography details
38
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7")
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
73
manual focus
really wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
supports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH5 as a Vlogging camera
Sony RX100 III as a Vlogging camera
33
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
lighter than competition in class (121g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone jack
80
really wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
display is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors (290 grams)
lack of external mic jack
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Panasonic FH5 vs Sony RX100 III Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH5 and Sony RX100 III
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III
Alternate name Lumix DMC-FS18 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Introduced 2011-01-05 2014-05-15
Body design Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine IV Bionz X
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 6400 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 11 25
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 24-70mm (2.9x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-6.5 f/1.8-2.8
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 2.7
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 1,229 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,440 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.59x
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/1600s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 4.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.30 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/2000s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p/60i/24p), 1280 x 720 (60p/30p/24p/120p), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 121 grams (0.27 lbs) 290 grams (0.64 lbs)
Physical dimensions 94 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") 102 x 58 x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 67
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.4
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.3
DXO Low light rating not tested 495
Other
Battery life 260 photos 320 photos
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, self-portrait, continuous)
Time lapse feature With downloadable app
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $169 $748