Fujifilm J30 vs Panasonic FH3

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Fujifilm J30 versus Panasonic FH3, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the Fujifilm J30 (12MP) and the FH3 (14MP) is relatively close and they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm J30 was introduced 5 months prior to the FH3 which means that they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm J30 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic FH3 being a Compact camera.

Before going through a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick overview of how the Fujifilm J30 grades versus the FH3 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix J30 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3. The whole galleries are provided at Fujifilm J30 Gallery and Panasonic FH3 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm J30 has exterior dimensions of 92mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) while 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).

Contrast the Fujifilm J30 versus Panasonic FH3 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm J30 compared to the FH3.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm J30 and FH3 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Normally, it is hard to see the gap in sensor sizing merely by viewing specs. The visual underneath will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm J30 and FH3.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Panasonic FH3 to result in more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively.