Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Panasonic FH3

Here is a extensive review of the Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Panasonic FH3, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm Z1000EXR (16MP) and the FH3 (14MP) is relatively similar but the Fujifilm Z1000EXR (1/2") and FH3 (1/2.3") provide different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm Z1000EXR was announced 2 years later than the FH3 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the Fujifilm Z1000EXR grades versus the FH3 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix Z1000EXR & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3. The whole galleries are provided at Fujifilm Z1000EXR Gallery & Panasonic FH3 Gallery.

If you are going to carry your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm Z1000EXR offers exterior measurements of 102mm x 60mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.7") with a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Panasonic FH3 has measurements of 98mm x 55mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm Z1000EXR and the FH3.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm Z1000EXR and FH3 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Quite often, it's difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizing simply by going over a spec sheet. The photograph here may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm Z1000EXR and FH3.

As you can see, each of these cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm Z1000EXR with its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Fujifilm Z1000EXR will offer greater detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm Z1000EXR should have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.