Sony G3 with Panasonic FH3 Comparison

Sony G3 and Panasonic FH3 Main Features

  • January, 2009
  • January, 2010
  • 10 MP 1/2.3 CCD Sensor
  • 14 MP 1/2.3 CCD Sensor
  • 35-140 mm (4x) F3.5-10.0 Zoom Lens
  • 28-140 mm (5x) F2.8-6.9 Zoom Lens
  • 80 - 3200 ISO
  • 80 - 6400 ISO
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 2" Fixed Screen
  • 2.0 fps continuous shooting
  • 6.0 fps continuous shooting
  • 640 x 480 video resolution
  • 1280 x 720 video resolution
  • Built-In Wireless
  • Built-In Wireless
  • 97 x 59 x 22 mm, 185g.
  • 98 x 55 x 24 mm, 165g.
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Sony G3 Scores


Imaging score
19
Features score
39
Value for money score
53
Portability score
97
Overall score
36

Panasonic FH3 Scores


Imaging score
21
Features score
25
Value for money score
50
Portability score
97
Overall score
32

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 with Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3 Overview


Let's compare Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3 with Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3. These models are included in the Small Sensor Compact cameras. Sony G3 was released in 2009, and Panasonic FH3 in 2010. Lumix DMC-FH3 is newer, which is a plus. Cyber-shot DSC-G3 1 years older.
The sensor resolution of Cyber-shot DSC-G3 is greater than that of Lumix DMC-FH3. However, the difference of 4 MP is not very significant. The more megapixels the camera has, the more detailed and clear the picture will be. The number of megapixels will also affect the maximum size of the photos, which then can be printed without loss of quality.
The minimum ISO value for these cameras is the same and is . A larger maximum ISO allows you to take good pictures in the dark. The maximum ISO value for these cameras is the same and is . Both cameras have Optical image stabilization. Sony G3 has a larger 3-inch Fixed screen, the other camera has a 2-inch Fixed screen.
Burst mode, also called continuous shooting mode, sports mode or continuous high speed mode, is a shooting mode in still cameras. Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3 has 6.0 fps continuous shooting. Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3 has 6.0 fps continuous shooting.

General Cyber-shot DSC-G3 Lumix DMC-FH3
Brand Sony Panasonic
Model Cyber-shot DSC-G3 Lumix DMC-FH3
Announced January, 2009 January, 2010
Body Type Compact Compact
Lens
Lens Mount fixed lens fixed lens
Manual Focus
Focal Lens Multiplier
Number of Lenses 0 0
Macro Focus Range n/a 5
Screen
Screen Size 3" 2"
Screen Type Fixed Fixed
Screen Resolution 921k pixels 230k pixels
Touch Screen
Live View
Viewfinder
Viewfinder None None
Viewfinder Resolution no electronic viewfinder
Viewfinder Coverage n/a% n/a%
Viewfinder Magnification 0.0 0.0
Autofocus
AF Touch
AF Continuous
AF Single
AF Tracking
AF Selective
AF Center
AF Multi Area
AF Live View
AF Face Detection
AF Contrast Detection
AF Phase Detection
Number of Focus Points 9 9
Number of Cross Focus Points 0 0
Photography Features
RAW Support
Min Shutter Speed 1/1 sec 1/60 sec
Max Shutter Speed 1/1000 sec 1/1600 sec
Continuous Shooting 2.0 fps 6.0 fps
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Exposure Compensation
Custom White Balance
Image Stabilization
Built-in Flash
Flash Range 4.30 6.80
Flash Modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External Flash
AE Bracketing
AE Bracketing Range ±2 EV ±2 EV
WB Bracketing
Sensor
Sensor Size 1/2.3 1/2.3
Sensor Type CCD CCD
Sensor Dimensions 6.16 x 4.62 mm 6.08 x 4.56 mm
Sensor Area 28.5 mm² 27.7 mm²
Sensor Resolution 10 MP 14 MP
Max Image Resolution 3648 x 2736 4320 x 3240
Max Native ISO 3200 6400
Min Native ISO 80 80
Max Boosted ISO 0 0
Min Boosted ISO 0 0
Video Features
4K
Max Video Resolution 640 x 480 1280 x 720
Video Formats Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Timelapse Recording
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Exposure Modes
Multi-Segment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF-Area
Center Weighted
Connectivity
GPS None None
Wireless Connectivity Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
Battery
Battery Life 0 shots 0 shots
Battery Type
Battery Model
Physical
Weight 185 g 165 g
Physical Dimensions 97 x 59 x 22 mm 98 x 55 x 24 mm
Environmental Sealing
Water Proof
Dust Proof
Shock Proof
Crush Proof
Freeze Proof
Shock Proof
Storage
Storage Type Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Storage Slots 1 1
Other Features
Self Timer
Selfie Friendly

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