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Fujifilm F900EXR vs Panasonic FH3

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
55
Overall
46
Fujifilm FinePix F900EXR front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Panasonic FH3 Key Specs

Fujifilm F900EXR
(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
Panasonic FH3
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm F900EXR over the Panasonic FH3

 Fujifilm F900EXR FH3 
ReleasedJanuary 2013January 2010Newer by 38 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kSharper display (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH3 over the Fujifilm F900EXR

 FH3 Fujifilm F900EXR 

Common features in the Fujifilm F900EXR and Panasonic FH3

 Fujifilm F900EXR FH3 
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Panasonic FH3 size comparison

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

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Panasonic FH3 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Panasonic FH3 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Panasonic FH3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm F900EXR as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FH3 as a Portrait photography camera
44
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
supports face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
no manual focus
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2")
28
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm F900EXR Street photography details
Panasonic FH3 Street photography details
68
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (232 grams)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2")
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm F900EXR Sports photography details
Panasonic FH3 Sports photography details
55
incredible zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
supports phase detect AF
small sensor size (1/2")
terrible battery life (260 CIPA)
34
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
slow fps (6.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm F900EXR Travel photography information
Panasonic FH3 Travel photography information
66
lighter than competition in class (232 grams)
MP count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
very long reach (500mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
terrible battery life (260 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
64
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm F900EXR Landscape photography factors
Panasonic FH3 Landscape photography factors
47
rather wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
delivers RAW formats
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
small sensor size (1/2")
terrible battery life (260 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse function
37
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm F900EXR Vlogging factors
Panasonic FH3 Vlogging factors
34
rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (232 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of external mic port
29
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic support
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Fujifilm F900EXR vs Panasonic FH3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm F900EXR and Panasonic FH3
 Fujifilm FinePix F900EXRPanasonic Lumix DMC-FH3
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