Fujifilm F900EXR vs Panasonic FH3
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Fujifilm F900EXR vs Panasonic FH3 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 12800)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-500mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
- 232g - 105 x 61 x 36mm
- Revealed January 2013
- Replaced the Fujifilm F800EXR
(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
- Released January 2010
- Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FS11

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Panasonic FH3 Overview
The following is a complete overview of the Fujifilm F900EXR vs Panasonic FH3, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm F900EXR (16MP) and the FH3 (14MP) is fairly well matched but the Fujifilm F900EXR (1/2") and FH3 (1/2.3") possess different sensor measurements.

The Fujifilm F900EXR was launched 3 years after the FH3 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before going in to a full comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the Fujifilm F900EXR grades vs the FH3 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Panasonic FH3 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix F900EXR and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3. The complete galleries are provided at Fujifilm F900EXR Gallery and Panasonic FH3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm F900EXR over the Panasonic FH3
Fujifilm F900EXR | FH3 | |||
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Released | January 2013 | ![]() | January 2010 | Newer by 38 months |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 920k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+690k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH3 over the Fujifilm F900EXR
FH3 | Fujifilm F900EXR |
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Common features in the Fujifilm F900EXR and Panasonic FH3
Fujifilm F900EXR | FH3 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | No Touch display |
Fujifilm F900EXR vs Panasonic FH3 Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to travel with your camera, you will need to think about its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm F900EXR features exterior measurements of 105mm x 61mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4") along with a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Panasonic FH3 has proportions of 98mm x 55mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).
Compare the Fujifilm F900EXR vs Panasonic FH3 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm F900EXR compared to the FH3.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm F900EXR and FH3 is 90 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Panasonic FH3 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it's hard to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reading through technical specs. The pic below will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm F900EXR and FH3.
As you have seen, both cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm F900EXR due to its larger sensor is going to make getting bokeh simpler and the Fujifilm F900EXR will give you extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images far more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm F900EXR should have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Panasonic FH3 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm F900EXR vs Panasonic FH3 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix F900EXR | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | FujiFilm | Panasonic |
Model type | Fujifilm FinePix F900EXR | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 |
Also Known as | - | Lumix DMC-FS11 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2013-01-30 | 2010-01-06 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | EXR II | - |
Sensor type | EXRCMOS | 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 | 16MP | 14MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4320 x 3240 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 12800 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-500mm (20.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.5-5.3 | f/2.8-6.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.6 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Screen resolution | 920 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen technology | TFT color LCD monitor | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 8s | 60s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shooting rate | 11.0 frames per second | 6.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.70 m (Wide: 15 cm–3.7 m / Tele: 90 cm–2.4m) | 6.80 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 232 gr (0.51 lb) | 165 gr (0.36 lb) |
Dimensions | 105 x 61 x 36mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4") | 98 x 55 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 life | 260 pictures | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NP-50A | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat)) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at launch | $380 | $160 |