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Fujifilm X-E3 vs Panasonic FH10

Portability
85
Imaging
68
Features
78
Overall
72
Fujifilm X-E3 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10 front
Portability
97
Imaging
40
Features
26
Overall
34

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Panasonic FH10 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-E3
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Raise to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 337g - 121 x 74 x 43mm
  • Launched September 2017
  • Old Model is Fujifilm X-E2S
  • Replacement is Fujifilm X-E4
Panasonic FH10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 103g - 94 x 54 x 18mm
  • Released January 2013
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Fujifilm X-E3 vs Panasonic FH10 Overview

In this write-up, we will be analyzing the Fujifilm X-E3 versus Panasonic FH10, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a sizable gap between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-E3 (24MP) and FH10 (16MP) and the Fujifilm X-E3 (APS-C) and FH10 (1/2.3") use different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm X-E3 was unveiled 4 years later than the FH10 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm X-E3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FH10 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a complete comparison, below is a quick summation of how the Fujifilm X-E3 scores against the FH10 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-E3 over the Panasonic FH10

 Fujifilm X-E3 FH10 
ReleasedSeptember 2017January 2013Fresher by 57 months
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1040k230kSharper screen (+810k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH10 over the Fujifilm X-E3

 FH10 Fujifilm X-E3 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-E3 and Panasonic FH10

 Fujifilm X-E3 FH10 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Panasonic FH10 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-E3 features external dimensions of 121mm x 74mm x 43mm (4.8" x 2.9" x 1.7") with a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FH10 has specifications of 94mm x 54mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") along with a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm X-E3 versus Panasonic FH10 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm X-E3 vs the FH10.

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Panasonic FH10 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-E3 and FH10 is 85 and 97 respectively.

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Panasonic FH10 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Panasonic FH10 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizing only by reviewing technical specs. The visual underneath may offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-E3 and FH10.

As you have seen, the two cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X-E3 using its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF simpler and the Fujifilm X-E3 will offer extra detail having an extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm X-E3 provides an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Panasonic FH10 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Panasonic FH10 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Panasonic FH10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 Portrait photography information
Panasonic FH10 Portrait photography information
80
focusing manually
MP count good (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
30
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm X-E3
Street photography with Panasonic FH10
72
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
provides focus by touch
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
64
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (103 grams)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FH10 as a Sports photography camera
75
quiet mode (1/32,000 seconds)
MP count good (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
comes with phase detect auto focus
does not have image stabilization
41
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm X-E3
Travel photography with Panasonic FH10
77
has bluetooth
provides focus by touch
MP count good (24 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
69
lighter than average (103g)
decent megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse mode
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic FH10 Landscape photography advice
79
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is good (3")
MP count good (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
does not have anti aliasing filter
delivers RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
39
pretty wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic FH10 Vlogging highlights
37
touchscreen capability
comes with face detect focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does have mic support
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
31
pretty wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (103g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic support
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Fujifilm X-E3 vs Panasonic FH10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-E3 and Panasonic FH10
 Fujifilm X-E3Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10
General Information
Company FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm X-E3 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2017-09-07 2013-01-07
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Chip EXR Processor III -
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS III CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.6mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 368.2mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 6000 x 4000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 12800 6400
Highest boosted ISO 51200 -
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW data
Min boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 325 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type Fujifilm X fixed lens
Lens focal range - 26-130mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture - f/2.8-6.9
Macro focus range - 5cm
Amount of lenses 54 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 1,040 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1600 secs
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/32000 secs -
Continuous shooting rate 14.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 4.40 m
Flash modes no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/180 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (20p, 25p, 24p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video file 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 337 gr (0.74 lbs) 103 gr (0.23 lbs)
Dimensions 121 x 74 x 43mm (4.8" x 2.9" x 1.7") 94 x 54 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7")
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
Battery life 350 photos 260 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126S -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $700 $110