Fujifilm F660EXR vs Panasonic FH3

On this page, we will be analyzing the Fujifilm F660EXR versus Panasonic FH3, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the Fujifilm F660EXR (16MP) and the FH3 (14MP) is relatively similar but the Fujifilm F660EXR (1/2") and FH3 (1/2.3") have different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm F660EXR was released 2 years after the FH3 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a more detailed comparison, here is a short summary of how the Fujifilm F660EXR grades versus the FH3 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix F660EXR & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3. The complete galleries are available at Fujifilm F660EXR Gallery & Panasonic FH3 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and volume. The Fujifilm F660EXR comes with external dimensions of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 217 grams (0.48 lbs) and the Panasonic FH3 has sizing of 98mm x 55mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm F660EXR versus Panasonic FH3 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose during that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm F660EXR and the FH3.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm F660EXR and FH3 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Quite often, it is difficult to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reading specs. The pic underneath will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm F660EXR and FH3.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm F660EXR because of its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF less difficult and the Fujifilm F660EXR will offer more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm F660EXR provides an advantage in sensor technology.