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FujiFilm Z800EXR vs Panasonic FH3

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
19
Overall
29
FujiFilm FinePix Z800EXR front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30

FujiFilm Z800EXR vs Panasonic FH3 Key Specs

FujiFilm Z800EXR
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-175mm (F3.9-4.7) lens
  • 158g - 98 x 59 x 20mm
  • Introduced July 2010
  • Additionally referred to as FinePix Z808EXR
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
  • Introduced January 2010
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FS11
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FujiFilm Z800EXR vs Panasonic FH3 Overview

On this page, we will be looking at the FujiFilm Z800EXR versus Panasonic FH3, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the Z800EXR (12MP) and the FH3 (14MP) is relatively similar but the Z800EXR (1/2") and FH3 (1/2.3") boast different sensor sizes.

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The Z800EXR was announced 7 months later than the FH3 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have different body design with the FujiFilm Z800EXR being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic FH3 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the Z800EXR scores versus the FH3 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm Z800EXR over the Panasonic FH3

 Z800EXR FH3 
IntroducedJuly 2010January 2010More recent by 7 months
Screen dimensions3.5"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.8")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH3 over the FujiFilm Z800EXR

 FH3 Z800EXR 

Common features in the FujiFilm Z800EXR and Panasonic FH3

 Z800EXR FH3 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

FujiFilm Z800EXR vs Panasonic FH3 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and volume. The FujiFilm Z800EXR has outside measurements of 98mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Panasonic FH3 has sizing of 98mm x 55mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).

Compare the FujiFilm Z800EXR versus Panasonic FH3 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the Z800EXR against the FH3.

FujiFilm Z800EXR vs Panasonic FH3 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Z800EXR and FH3 is 95 and 94 respectively.

FujiFilm Z800EXR vs Panasonic FH3 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm Z800EXR vs Panasonic FH3 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's tough to visualize the gap between sensor measurements only by reviewing a spec sheet. The photograph here will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Z800EXR and FH3.

As you can see, each of the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Z800EXR using its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF less difficult and the Panasonic FH3 will offer you extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more modern Z800EXR provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

FujiFilm Z800EXR vs Panasonic FH3 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm Z800EXR vs Panasonic FH3 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm Z800EXR vs Panasonic FH3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm Z800EXR Portrait photography details
Panasonic FH3 Portrait photography details
21
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2")
lacks RAW files
28
good resolution (14MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm Z800EXR Street photography advice
Panasonic FH3 Street photography advice
55
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2")
lacks RAW files
more heavy than competitors (158 grams)
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm Z800EXR Sports photography details
Panasonic FH3 Sports photography details
25
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000 seconds)
slow fps (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2")
lacks phase detect AF
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
slow continuous shooting (6.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm Z800EXR Travel photography features
Panasonic FH3 Travel photography features
50
built-in flash
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors (158 grams)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
65
good resolution (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm Z800EXR Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic FH3 Landscape photography highlights
32
very good size screen (3.5")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
manual exposure not available
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2")
lacks RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
37
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual control
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm Z800EXR as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FH3 as a Vlogging camera
27
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone socket
more heavy than competitors (158g)
29
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic support
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FujiFilm Z800EXR vs Panasonic FH3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm Z800EXR and Panasonic FH3
 FujiFilm FinePix Z800EXRPanasonic Lumix DMC-FH3
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Panasonic
Model FujiFilm FinePix Z800EXR Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3
Also called as FinePix Z808EXR Lumix DMC-FS11
Category Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-07-21 2010-01-06
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 surface area 30.7mm² 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
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-175mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.9-4.7 f/2.8-6.9
Macro focus range 9cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.5" 2.7"
Display resolution 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/1000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames per sec 6.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.90 m 6.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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 158 gr (0.35 pounds) 165 gr (0.36 pounds)
Physical dimensions 98 x 59 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") 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-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Couple, Group, Auto-shutter) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $200 $160