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FujiFilm XP10 vs Panasonic FH3

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
19
Overall
28
FujiFilm FinePix XP10 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30

FujiFilm XP10 vs Panasonic FH3 Key Specs

FujiFilm XP10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 36-180mm (F4.0-4.8) lens
  • 135g - 96 x 64 x 23mm
  • Revealed February 2010
  • Alternate Name is FinePix XP11
  • Successor is Fujifilm XP30
Panasonic FH3
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FS11
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FujiFilm XP10 vs Panasonic FH3 Overview

Below is a in-depth analysis of the FujiFilm XP10 versus Panasonic FH3, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the XP10 (12MP) and the FH3 (14MP) is very comparable and they come with the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The XP10 was launched within a month of the FH3 and they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a thorough comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the XP10 scores vs the FH3 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm XP10 over the Panasonic FH3

 XP10 FH3 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH3 over the FujiFilm XP10

 FH3 XP10 

Common features in the FujiFilm XP10 and Panasonic FH3

 XP10 FH3 
AnnouncedFebruary 2010January 2010Same age
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display size
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

FujiFilm XP10 vs Panasonic FH3 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm XP10 features physical dimensions of 96mm x 64mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") with a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Panasonic FH3 has proportions of 98mm x 55mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).

Look at the FujiFilm XP10 versus Panasonic FH3 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is the front view size comparison of the XP10 vs the FH3.

FujiFilm XP10 vs Panasonic FH3 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the XP10 and FH3 is 95 and 94 respectively.

FujiFilm XP10 vs Panasonic FH3 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm XP10 vs Panasonic FH3 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is hard to envision the contrast in sensor measurements simply by going through specs. The graphic here may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the XP10 and FH3.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Panasonic FH3 to show extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos much more aggressively.

FujiFilm XP10 vs Panasonic FH3 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm XP10 vs Panasonic FH3 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm XP10 vs Panasonic FH3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm XP10
Portrait photography with Panasonic FH3
21
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
28
decent MP (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm XP10 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FH3 as a Street photography camera
60
environment proof
lighter than others in class (135g)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm XP10 Sports photography features
Panasonic FH3 Sports photography features
30
provides tracking focus
environment proof
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
slow frames per second (6.0 fps)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm XP10 Travel photography factors
Panasonic FH3 Travel photography factors
60
lighter than others in class (135g)
environment proof
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f4.0)
64
decent MP (14MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm XP10 Landscape photography features
Panasonic FH3 Landscape photography features
27
environment proof
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f4.0)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
37
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm XP10 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FH3 as a Vlogging camera
25
lighter than others in class (135 grams)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f4.0)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone port
29
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone support
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FujiFilm XP10 vs Panasonic FH3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm XP10 and Panasonic FH3
 FujiFilm FinePix XP10Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Panasonic
Model FujiFilm FinePix XP10 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3
Alternate name FinePix XP11 Lumix DMC-FS11
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-02-02 2010-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-180mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/4.0-4.8 f/2.8-6.9
Macro focus distance 9cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1/4 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.10 m 6.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 135 grams (0.30 lb) 165 grams (0.36 lb)
Dimensions 96 x 64 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") 98 x 55 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Couple, Group) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $175 $160