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FujiFilm F70EXR vs Panasonic FH3

Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28
FujiFilm FinePix F70EXR front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Panasonic FH3 Key Specs

FujiFilm F70EXR
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 27-270mm (F3.3-5.6) lens
  • 205g - 99 x 59 x 23mm
  • Launched July 2009
  • Alternate Name is FinePix F75EXR
Panasonic FH3
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 165g - 98 x 55 x 24mm
  • Announced January 2010
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FS11
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FujiFilm F70EXR vs Panasonic FH3 Overview

Let's look much closer at the FujiFilm F70EXR and Panasonic FH3, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the F70EXR (10MP) and FH3 (14MP) and the F70EXR (1/2") and FH3 (1/2.3") feature different sensor measurements.

Photography Glossary

The F70EXR was introduced 5 months earlier than the FH3 so they are of a similar generation. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a more detailed comparison, below is a quick summation of how the F70EXR matches up against the FH3 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm F70EXR over the Panasonic FH3

 F70EXR FH3 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH3 over the FujiFilm F70EXR

 FH3 F70EXR 

Common features in the FujiFilm F70EXR and Panasonic FH3

 F70EXR FH3 
AnnouncedJuly 2009January 2010Same generation
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Panasonic FH3 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera, you need to factor in its weight and size. The FujiFilm F70EXR has outside measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FH3 has specifications of 98mm x 55mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).

Contrast the FujiFilm F70EXR and Panasonic FH3 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the F70EXR vs the FH3.

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Panasonic FH3 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the F70EXR and FH3 is 93 and 94 respectively.

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Panasonic FH3 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Panasonic FH3 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizes purely by seeing technical specs. The image below will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the F70EXR and FH3.

As you have seen, both of those cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The F70EXR having a bigger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh simpler and the Panasonic FH3 will show greater detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots much more aggressively.

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Panasonic FH3 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Panasonic FH3 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Panasonic FH3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm F70EXR
Portrait photography with Panasonic FH3
20
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
low megapixels (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2")
no RAW support
28
good megapixels (14MP)
no manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm F70EXR as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FH3 as a Street photography camera
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2")
no RAW support
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm F70EXR
Sports photography with Panasonic FH3
25
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2")
no phase detect AF
35
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm F70EXR as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FH3 as a Travel photography camera
61
flash built-in
quite wide (27mm)
great zoom (270mm)
no Timelapse function
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
65
good megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
does not contain selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm F70EXR Landscape photography information
Panasonic FH3 Landscape photography information
31
quite wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2")
no RAW support
no Timelapse function
37
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm F70EXR Vlogging factors
Panasonic FH3 Vlogging factors
28
quite wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
no external microphone port
29
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic port
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FujiFilm F70EXR vs Panasonic FH3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm F70EXR and Panasonic FH3
 FujiFilm FinePix F70EXRPanasonic Lumix DMC-FH3
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Panasonic
Model FujiFilm FinePix F70EXR Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3
Also referred to as FinePix F75EXR Lumix DMC-FS11
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-07-22 2010-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor EXR -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 30.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3616 x 2712 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 12800 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 27-270mm (10.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.6 f/2.8-6.9
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.6 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 5.0 frames per sec 6.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.20 m 6.80 m
Flash modes Auto, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash, Slow Synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 205g (0.45 lbs) 165g (0.36 lbs)
Dimensions 99 x 59 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 98 x 55 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model NP-50 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $280 $160