Panasonic FH5 vs Sony RX100 III
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Panasonic FH5 vs Sony RX100 III Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe 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.
Panasonic FH5 vs Sony RX100 III Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH5 Gallery and Sony RX100 III Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH5 over the Sony RX100 III
FH5 | RX100 III |
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Reasons to pick Sony RX100 III over the Panasonic FH5
RX100 III | FH5 | |||
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Announced | May 2014 | January 2011 | Fresher by 40 months | |
Manually focus | Dial precise focusing | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 1229k | 230k | Clearer screen (+999k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Common features in the Panasonic FH5 and Sony RX100 III
FH5 | RX100 III | |||
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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).
Contrast the Panasonic FH5 and Sony RX100 III in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FH5 and RX100 III is 96 and 89 respectively.
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.
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Panasonic FH5 vs Sony RX100 III Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III | |
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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 |