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Panasonic FP3 vs Sony H300

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300 front
Portability
63
Imaging
45
Features
37
Overall
41

Panasonic FP3 vs Sony H300 Key Specs

Panasonic FP3
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 155g - 99 x 59 x 19mm
  • Released January 2010
Sony H300
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-875mm (F3-5.9) lens
  • 590g - 130 x 95 x 122mm
  • Released February 2014
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Panasonic FP3 vs Sony H300 Overview

Below, we are contrasting the Panasonic FP3 vs Sony H300, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Panasonic and Sony. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the FP3 (14MP) and H300 (20MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FP3 was brought out 5 years prior to the H300 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FP3 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony H300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go straight into a full comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the FP3 grades versus the H300 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP3 over the Sony H300

 FP3 H300 
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony H300 over the Panasonic FP3

 H300 FP3 
ReleasedFebruary 2014January 2010More modern by 49 months
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FP3 and Sony H300

 FP3 H300 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurement
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Panasonic FP3 vs Sony H300 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic FP3 has got exterior measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Sony H300 has specifications of 130mm x 95mm x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") along with a weight of 590 grams (1.30 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic FP3 vs Sony H300 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the FP3 against the H300.

Panasonic FP3 vs Sony H300 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the FP3 and H300 is 95 and 63 respectively.

Panasonic FP3 vs Sony H300 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FP3 vs Sony H300 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizes only by researching specs. The pic below might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the FP3 and H300.

All in all, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You should expect to see the Sony H300 to render more detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos much more aggressively. The more aged FP3 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic FP3 vs Sony H300 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FP3 vs Sony H300 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FP3 vs Sony H300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FP3 Portrait photography info
Sony H300 Portrait photography info
28
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
40
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
supports face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FP3 Street photography details
Sony H300 Street photography details
60
image stabilization (Optical)
offers focus via touch
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
heavier than competition (155 grams)
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
more heavy than competition (590 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FP3
Sports photography with Sony H300
34
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
low frames per second (5.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
50
great zoom range (25-875mm 35.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
better than average battery pack (350 CIPA)
max fps very slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FP3 Travel photography details
Sony H300 Travel photography details
60
offers focus via touch
resolution is good (14MP)
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (155 grams)
does not have selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
56
better than average battery pack (350 shots)
MP count decent (20MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
long reach (875mm)
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (590g)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FP3 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony H300 as a Landscape photography camera
37
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
47
pretty wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
better than average battery pack (350 CIPA)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FP3 as a Vlogging camera
Sony H300 as a Vlogging camera
27
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic jack
heavier than competition (155 grams)
24
pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone port
more heavy than competition (590 grams)
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Panasonic FP3 vs Sony H300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FP3 and Sony H300
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300
Category Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2010-01-06 2014-02-13
Body design Ultracompact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine IV Bionz(R)
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 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 5152 x 3864
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-140mm (4.0x) 25-875mm (35.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3-5.9
Macro focusing range 10cm -
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Viewfinder resolution - 201k dot
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/1600s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter speed 5.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.90 m 8.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 155g (0.34 lb) 590g (1.30 lb)
Dimensions 99 x 59 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") 130 x 95 x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 350 photographs
Battery form - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (Off, 10 sec, 2 sec, portrait1, portrait2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Price at release $182 $249