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Panasonic FH6 vs Sony G3

Portability
96
Imaging
38
Features
29
Overall
34
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31

Panasonic FH6 vs Sony G3 Key Specs

Panasonic FH6
(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
Sony G3
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-10.0) lens
  • 185g - 97 x 59 x 22mm
  • Announced January 2009
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Panasonic FH6 vs Sony G3 Overview

On this page, we are looking at the Panasonic FH6 and Sony G3, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Panasonic and Sony. There exists a crucial gap among the image resolutions of the FH6 (14MP) and G3 (10MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FH6 was brought out 3 years later than the G3 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a detailed comparison, here is a brief view of how the FH6 grades vs the G3 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH6 over the Sony G3

 FH6 G3 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012January 2009More recent by 37 months

Reasons to pick Sony G3 over the Panasonic FH6

 G3 FH6 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Display dimensions3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")
Display resolution921k230kCrisper display (+691k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Panasonic FH6 and Sony G3

 FH6 G3 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Panasonic FH6 vs Sony G3 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FH6 features outer dimensions of 96mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs) and the Sony G3 has dimensions of 97mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the FH6 and the G3.

Panasonic FH6 vs Sony G3 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FH6 and G3 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic FH6 vs Sony G3 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH6 vs Sony G3 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be difficult to visualize the gap in sensor measurements purely by checking out a spec sheet. The photograph here will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the FH6 and G3.

Clearly, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should expect to see the Panasonic FH6 to produce more detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images more aggressively. The fresher FH6 provides an advantage in sensor technology.

Panasonic FH6 vs Sony G3 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH6 vs Sony G3 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH6 vs Sony G3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH6 Portrait photography features
Sony G3 Portrait photography features
34
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
includes face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
26
focusing manually
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH6 as a Street photography camera
Sony G3 as a Street photography camera
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (119 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH6 as a Sports photography camera
Sony G3 as a Sports photography camera
40
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
better than average battery pack (280 CIPA)
low frames per second (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
23
image stabilization (Optical)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
slow frames per second (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FH6
Travel photography with Sony G3
71
better than average battery pack (280 shots)
lighter than others in class (119g)
good megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
50
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse function
low megapixels (10MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FH6
Landscape photography with Sony G3
41
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
better than average battery pack (280 shots)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
36
focusing manually
lovely big screen (3.5 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH6 Vlogging information
Sony G3 Vlogging information
33
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
lighter than others in class (119 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone support
27
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone port
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Panasonic FH6 vs Sony G3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH6 and Sony G3
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2012-01-09 2009-01-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
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 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.5-6.4 f/3.5-10.0
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 3.5 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 1 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 2.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.60 m 4.30 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
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 119g (0.26 lb) 185g (0.41 lb)
Physical dimensions 96 x 56 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") 97 x 59 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 280 images -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $129 $200