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Fujifilm F200EXR vs Panasonic FH3

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
24
Overall
31
Fujifilm FinePix F200EXR front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30

Fujifilm F200EXR vs Panasonic FH3 Key Specs

Fujifilm F200EXR
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.6" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.3-5.1) lens
  • 205g - 98 x 59 x 23mm
  • Introduced April 2009
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
  • Revealed January 2010
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FS11
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Fujifilm F200EXR vs Panasonic FH3 Overview

Here, we will be reviewing the Fujifilm F200EXR versus Panasonic FH3, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the Fujifilm F200EXR (12MP) and the FH3 (14MP) is relatively similar but the Fujifilm F200EXR (1/1.6") and FH3 (1/2.3") boast different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm F200EXR was announced 8 months before the FH3 and they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the Fujifilm F200EXR matches up against the FH3 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm F200EXR over the Panasonic FH3

 Fujifilm F200EXR FH3 
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH3 over the Fujifilm F200EXR

 FH3 Fujifilm F200EXR 
RevealedJanuary 2010April 2009More recent by 8 months

Common features in the Fujifilm F200EXR and Panasonic FH3

 Fujifilm F200EXR FH3 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Fujifilm F200EXR vs Panasonic FH3 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm F200EXR offers exterior dimensions of 98mm 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 dimensions of 98mm x 55mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use at the time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm F200EXR vs the FH3.

Fujifilm F200EXR vs Panasonic FH3 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm F200EXR and FH3 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm F200EXR vs Panasonic FH3 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm F200EXR vs Panasonic FH3 Sensor Comparison

Often, its hard to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements purely by reviewing technical specs. The graphic here will give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm F200EXR and FH3.

As you have seen, both cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm F200EXR with its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field easier and the Panasonic FH3 will offer extra detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The older Fujifilm F200EXR is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm F200EXR vs Panasonic FH3 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm F200EXR vs Panasonic FH3 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm F200EXR vs Panasonic FH3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm F200EXR Portrait photography information
Panasonic FH3 Portrait photography information
21
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.6")
no RAW support
28
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm F200EXR
Street photography with Panasonic FH3
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/1.6")
no RAW support
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm F200EXR Sports photography details
Panasonic FH3 Sports photography details
28
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.6")
no phase detect auto focus
35
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
low fps (6.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm F200EXR Travel photography factors
Panasonic FH3 Travel photography factors
57
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
MP count low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
65
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm F200EXR
Landscape photography with Panasonic FH3
38
rather wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.6")
no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
37
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm F200EXR
Vlogging with Panasonic FH3
28
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external mic jack
29
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic port
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Fujifilm F200EXR vs Panasonic FH3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm F200EXR and Panasonic FH3
 Fujifilm FinePix F200EXRPanasonic Lumix DMC-FH3
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm FinePix F200EXR Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3
Also called - Lumix DMC-FS11
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-04-30 2010-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/1.6" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 8 x 6mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 48.0mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 12800 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.1 f/2.8-6.9
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 4.5 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed - 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.30 m (Auto ISO) 6.80 m
Flash modes Auto, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash, Slow Synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 205 grams (0.45 lb) 165 grams (0.36 lb)
Physical dimensions 98 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 rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID NP-50 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage xD Picturecard/SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail price $350 $160