Fujifilm F600 EXR vs Panasonic FH3

On this page, we will be contrasting the Fujifilm F600 EXR versus Panasonic FH3, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm F600 EXR (16MP) and the FH3 (14MP) is relatively well matched but the Fujifilm F600 EXR (1/2") and FH3 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm F600 EXR was brought out 20 months later than the FH3 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the Fujifilm F600 EXR grades against the FH3 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix F600 EXR & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3. The entire galleries are available at Fujifilm F600 EXR Gallery & Panasonic FH3 Gallery.

If you're going to carry your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm F600 EXR has physical measurements of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Panasonic FH3 has measurements of 98mm x 55mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm F600 EXR versus Panasonic FH3 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm F600 EXR compared to the FH3.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm F600 EXR and FH3 is 91 and 94 respectively.

In many cases, it's difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing simply by looking at technical specs. The visual here may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm F600 EXR and FH3.

As you have seen, each of these cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm F600 EXR because of its bigger sensor will make getting shallow DOF simpler and the Fujifilm F600 EXR will give greater detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm F600 EXR is going to have an edge with regard to sensor tech.