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Fujifilm X-A3 vs Panasonic FH10

Portability
86
Imaging
68
Features
75
Overall
70
Fujifilm X-A3 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10 front
Portability
97
Imaging
40
Features
26
Overall
34

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Panasonic FH10 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-A3
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Increase to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 339g - 117 x 67 x 40mm
  • Released August 2016
  • Earlier Model is Fujifilm X-A2
  • Successor is Fujifilm X-A5
Panasonic FH10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 103g - 94 x 54 x 18mm
  • Announced January 2013
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Fujifilm X-A3 vs Panasonic FH10 Overview

In this article, we are analyzing the Fujifilm X-A3 versus Panasonic FH10, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-A3 (24MP) and FH10 (16MP) and the Fujifilm X-A3 (APS-C) and FH10 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm X-A3 was introduced 3 years later than the FH10 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm X-A3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FH10 being a Compact camera.

Before delving through a thorough comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the Fujifilm X-A3 matches up against the FH10 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A3 over the Panasonic FH10

 Fujifilm X-A3 FH10 
AnnouncedAugust 2016January 2013Fresher by 45 months
Focus manually Very precise focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1040k230kSharper display (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH10 over the Fujifilm X-A3

 FH10 Fujifilm X-A3 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-A3 and Panasonic FH10

 Fujifilm X-A3 FH10 

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Panasonic FH10 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-A3 provides physical measurements of 117mm x 67mm x 40mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.6") and a weight of 339 grams (0.75 lbs) and the Panasonic FH10 has proportions of 94mm x 54mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm X-A3 versus Panasonic FH10 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm X-A3 against the FH10.

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Panasonic FH10 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-A3 and FH10 is 86 and 97 respectively.

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Panasonic FH10 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Panasonic FH10 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizing just by seeing a spec sheet. The graphic underneath should provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-A3 and FH10.

As you can see, the two cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X-A3 having a larger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field easier and the Fujifilm X-A3 will produce greater detail using its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images far more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm X-A3 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Panasonic FH10 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Panasonic FH10 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Panasonic FH10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm X-A3
Portrait photography with Panasonic FH10
80
manual focus
decent MP (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detection focus
saves RAW formats
30
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 Street photography highlights
Panasonic FH10 Street photography highlights
80
tilting screen
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
comes with focus by touch
does not have image stabilization
64
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (103g)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 Sports photography info
Panasonic FH10 Sports photography info
65
silent shooting (1/32,000s)
decent MP (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking autofocus
good battery (410 CIPA)
painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
lack of phase detect auto focus
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FH10 as a Travel photography camera
88
good battery (410 per charge)
comes with focus by touch
decent MP (24 megapixels)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
69
lighter than competition in class (103g)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm X-A3
Landscape photography with Panasonic FH10
79
manual focus
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
decent MP (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
good battery (410 CIPA)
does not have image stabilization
39
decently wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FH10 as a Vlogging camera
74
display is selfie friendly
built-in touchscreen
comes with face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not have image stabilization
no external microphone support
31
decently wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (103 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone socket
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Fujifilm X-A3 vs Panasonic FH10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-A3 and Panasonic FH10
 Fujifilm X-A3Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10
General Information
Company FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm X-A3 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Released 2016-08-25 2013-01-07
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor EXR Processor II -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 6000 x 4000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Max boosted ISO 25600 -
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW photos
Min boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 77 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type Fujifilm X fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/2.8-6.9
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Available lenses 54 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.9
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 1,040k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech TFT LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1600s
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/32000s -
Continuous shooting rate 6.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (at ISO 200) 4.40 m
Flash settings Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro, rear-curtain synchro, commander Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 24p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB NP-W126S lithium-ion battery & USB charger USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 339 grams (0.75 lb) 103 grams (0.23 lb)
Dimensions 117 x 67 x 40mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.6") 94 x 54 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7")
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 410 images 260 images
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
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