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Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic FH3

Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
35
Overall
38
Fujifilm FinePix T500 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30

Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic FH3 Key Specs

Fujifilm T500
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 0
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F) lens
  • 136g - 99 x 57 x 26mm
  • Introduced January 2013
Panasonic FH3
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 165g - 98 x 55 x 24mm
  • Launched January 2010
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FS11
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Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic FH3 Overview

In this article, we will be looking at the Fujifilm T500 versus Panasonic FH3, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm T500 (16MP) and the FH3 (14MP) is relatively comparable and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm T500 was released 3 years after the FH3 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a short highlight of how the Fujifilm T500 grades versus the FH3 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm T500 over the Panasonic FH3

 Fujifilm T500 FH3 
LaunchedJanuary 2013January 2010More modern by 37 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH3 over the Fujifilm T500

 FH3 Fujifilm T500 

Common features in the Fujifilm T500 and Panasonic FH3

 Fujifilm T500 FH3 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic FH3 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm T500 offers outer dimensions of 99mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Panasonic FH3 has dimensions of 98mm x 55mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm T500 versus the FH3.

Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic FH3 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm T500 and FH3 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic FH3 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic FH3 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizes only by seeing a spec sheet. The pic below will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm T500 and FH3.

Clearly, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Fujifilm T500 to produce extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm T500 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic FH3 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic FH3 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic FH3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm T500
Portrait photography with Panasonic FH3
35
decent MP (16MP)
supports face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
28
megapixel count good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Street photography factors
Panasonic FH3 Street photography factors
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (136 grams)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
maximum ISO low (0)
57
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Sports photography info
Panasonic FH3 Sports photography info
45
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
35
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
slow frames per second (6.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Travel photography info
Panasonic FH3 Travel photography info
76
lighter than competitors in class (136 grams)
decent MP (16MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
long zoom (288mm)
very good max aperture (f)
missing Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
65
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic FH3 Landscape photography highlights
42
reasonably wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
small sensor size (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (0)
doesn't have RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
37
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm T500
Vlogging with Panasonic FH3
35
reasonably wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
lighter than competitors in class (136 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone port
29
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic port
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Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic FH3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm T500 and Panasonic FH3
 Fujifilm FinePix T500Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3
General Information
Make FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm FinePix T500 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3
Also called as - Lumix DMC-FS11
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2013-01-07 2010-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3440 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-288mm (12.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/2.8-6.9
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed - 6.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 6.80 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 136 grams (0.30 pounds) 165 grams (0.36 pounds)
Dimensions 99 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") 98 x 55 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage - SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $0 $160