Canon R3 vs Panasonic FH2
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Canon R3 vs Panasonic FH2 Key Specs
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- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 102400 (Push to 204800)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 6000 x 3164 video
- Canon RF Mount
- 1015g - 150 x 143 x 87mm
- Introduced September 2021
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- 14MP - 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
- Launched January 2011
- Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FS16
Canon R3 vs Panasonic FH2 Overview
Below is a thorough review of the Canon R3 versus Panasonic FH2, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Panasonic. There is a considerable difference between the resolutions of the R3 (24MP) and FH2 (14MP) and the R3 (Full frame) and FH2 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor dimensions.
YouTube trialing AI that fast-forwards to the best video segmentsThe R3 was manufactured 10 years later than the FH2 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Canon R3 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FH2 being a Compact camera.
Before getting into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise overview of how the R3 matches up against the FH2 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Canon R3 vs Panasonic FH2 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS R3 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon R3 Gallery & Panasonic FH2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon R3 over the Panasonic FH2
R3 | FH2 | |||
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Launched | September 2021 | January 2011 | More recent by 131 months | |
Manually focus | Very precise focusing | |||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
Screen dimensions | 3.2" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.5") | |
Screen resolution | 4150k | 230k | Crisper screen (+3920k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies | |||
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH2 over the Canon R3
FH2 | R3 |
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Common features in the Canon R3 and Panasonic FH2
R3 | FH2 |
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Canon R3 vs Panasonic FH2 Physical Comparison
If you are going to lug around your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and volume. The Canon R3 provides outside measurements of 150mm x 143mm x 87mm (5.9" x 5.6" x 3.4") having a weight of 1015 grams (2.24 lbs) and the Panasonic FH2 has sizing of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") having a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).
See the Canon R3 versus Panasonic FH2 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have at that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the R3 versus the FH2.
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the R3 and FH2 is 52 and 96 respectively.
Canon R3 vs Panasonic FH2 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is difficult to see the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reading a spec sheet. The photograph below may give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the R3 and FH2.
As you can see, both cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The R3 featuring a bigger sensor will make getting shallow DOF simpler and the Canon R3 will offer you extra detail due to its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures more aggressively. The younger R3 is going to have an advantage in sensor technology.
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Canon R3 vs Panasonic FH2 Specifications
Canon EOS R3 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Panasonic |
Model | Canon EOS R3 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 |
Also called as | - | Lumix DMC-FS16 |
Class | Pro Mirrorless | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2021-09-14 | 2011-01-05 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | Venus Engine IV |
Sensor type | Stacked CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | Full frame | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 36 x 24mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 864.0mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 4320 x 3240 |
Maximum native ISO | 102400 | 6400 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 204800 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Minimum boosted ISO | 50 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | 1053 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Canon RF | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 28-112mm (4.0x) |
Maximum aperture | - | f/3.1-6.5 |
Macro focus range | - | 5cm |
Available lenses | 27 | - |
Crop factor | 1 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3.2" | 2.7" |
Resolution of display | 4,150k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 5,760k dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.76x | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30s | 60s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/1600s |
Maximum quiet shutter speed | 1/64000s | - |
Continuous shooting speed | 12.0 frames per sec | 4.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 3.30 m |
Flash settings | no built-in flash | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | 1/250s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 6000x3164 (60p/50p/30p/24p/23.98p) 4096x2160 (120p/60p/30p/24p/23.98p) 3840x2160 (120p/60p/30p/23.98p) 1920x1080 (60p/30p/23.98p) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 6000x3164 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 GBit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Yes | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 1015 gr (2.24 lbs) | 121 gr (0.27 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 150 x 143 x 87mm (5.9" x 5.6" x 3.4") | 94 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 96 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 25.0 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 14.7 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 4086 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 760 pictures | 270 pictures |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | LP-E19 | - |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/ SDHC/ SDXC (UHS-II supported) + CFexpress Type B | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | Dual | One |
Retail price | $6,000 | $149 |