Panasonic FH6 vs Sony NEX-F3
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Panasonic FH6 vs Sony NEX-F3 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-120mm (F2.5-6.4) lens
- 119g - 96 x 56 x 20mm
- Announced January 2012
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 200 - 16000
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 314g - 117 x 67 x 42mm
- Released August 2012
- Older Model is Sony NEX-C3
- Updated by Sony NEX-3N
Panasonic FH6 vs Sony NEX-F3 Overview
On this page, we are evaluating the Panasonic FH6 versus Sony NEX-F3, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the FH6 (14MP) and the NEX-F3 (16MP) is fairly well matched but the FH6 (1/2.3") and NEX-F3 (APS-C) offer different sensor measurements.
Photography GlossaryThe FH6 was released 7 months prior to the NEX-F3 so they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FH6 being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-F3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before we go straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the FH6 scores versus the NEX-F3 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Panasonic FH6 vs Sony NEX-F3 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 and Sony Alpha NEX-F3. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH6 Gallery and Sony NEX-F3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH6 over the Sony NEX-F3
FH6 | NEX-F3 |
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Reasons to pick Sony NEX-F3 over the Panasonic FH6
NEX-F3 | FH6 | |||
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Released | August 2012 | January 2012 | Fresher by 7 months | |
Manually focus | More exact focusing | |||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 920k | 230k | Crisper display (+690k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FH6 and Sony NEX-F3
FH6 | NEX-F3 | |||
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Selfie screen | Neither features selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Neither features Touch display |
Panasonic FH6 vs Sony NEX-F3 Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to carry your camera, you have to think about its weight and size. The Panasonic FH6 enjoys exterior dimensions of 96mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs) whilst the Sony NEX-F3 has specifications of 117mm x 67mm x 42mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 314 grams (0.69 lbs).
Contrast the Panasonic FH6 versus Sony NEX-F3 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have at the time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the FH6 versus the NEX-F3.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the FH6 and NEX-F3 is 96 and 86 respectively.
Panasonic FH6 vs Sony NEX-F3 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing just by looking at technical specs. The visual below may give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH6 and NEX-F3.
As you have seen, both of those cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The FH6 because of its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field harder and the Sony NEX-F3 will give you more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images more aggressively. The older FH6 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.
Panasonic FH6 vs Sony NEX-F3 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic FH6 vs Sony NEX-F3 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 | Sony Alpha NEX-F3 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Panasonic | Sony |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 | Sony Alpha NEX-F3 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Announced | 2012-01-09 | 2012-08-16 |
Body design | Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | Bionz |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 23.4 x 15.6mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 365.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4912 x 3264 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 16000 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 200 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | Sony E |
Lens zoom range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | - |
Maximal aperture | f/2.5-6.4 | - |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | - |
Total lenses | - | 121 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen diagonal | 2.7" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 230k dot | 920k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen technology | TFT Color LCD | TFT Xtra Fine LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic (optional) |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 8 seconds | 30 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 2.0fps | 6.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.60 m | - |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | - | 1/160 seconds |
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), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
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 | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 119 grams (0.26 lbs) | 314 grams (0.69 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 96 x 56 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 117 x 67 x 42mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | 73 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 22.7 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 12.3 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 1114 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 280 images | 470 images |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | NPFW50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 or 5 images) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch pricing | $129 | $470 |