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Fujifilm X10 vs Panasonic FH3

Portability
83
Imaging
38
Features
57
Overall
45
Fujifilm X10 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30

Fujifilm X10 vs Panasonic FH3 Key Specs

Fujifilm X10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.0-2.8) lens
  • 350g - 117 x 70 x 57mm
  • Released July 2012
  • Later Model is Fujifilm X20
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
  • Introduced January 2010
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FS11
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Fujifilm X10 vs Panasonic FH3 Overview

Below is a extensive comparison of the Fujifilm X10 versus Panasonic FH3, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm X10 (12MP) and the FH3 (14MP) is relatively similar but the Fujifilm X10 (2/3") and FH3 (1/2.3") feature different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm X10 was introduced 2 years later than the FH3 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a full comparison, below is a simple view of how the Fujifilm X10 grades vs the FH3 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X10 over the Panasonic FH3

 Fujifilm X10 FH3 
IntroducedJuly 2012January 2010More recent by 31 months
Manual focus More exact focus
Screen dimension2.8"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.1")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH3 over the Fujifilm X10

 FH3 Fujifilm X10 

Common features in the Fujifilm X10 and Panasonic FH3

 Fujifilm X10 FH3 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Fujifilm X10 vs Panasonic FH3 Physical Comparison

When you are going to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X10 provides exterior dimensions of 117mm x 70mm x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") with a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs) while the Panasonic FH3 has dimensions of 98mm x 55mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm X10 compared to the FH3.

Fujifilm X10 vs Panasonic FH3 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X10 and FH3 is 83 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm X10 vs Panasonic FH3 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X10 vs Panasonic FH3 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's tough to imagine the gap between sensor measurements simply by reviewing technical specs. The photograph below may give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X10 and FH3.

As you can tell, both of those cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X10 using its bigger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh easier and the Panasonic FH3 will offer more detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm X10 should have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X10 vs Panasonic FH3 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X10 vs Panasonic FH3 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X10 vs Panasonic FH3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X10 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic FH3 Portrait photography highlights
49
manual focus
high flash sync (1/1,000 seconds)
comes with face detect focus
saves RAW files
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (2/3")
28
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm X10
Street photography with Panasonic FH3
58
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (2/3")
more heavy than average (350 grams)
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X10 Sports photography details
Panasonic FH3 Sports photography details
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking focus
good battery (270 shots)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (2/3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm X10
Travel photography with Panasonic FH3
60
good battery (270 CIPA)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than average (350g)
megapixel count low (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
64
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X10 Landscape photography information
Panasonic FH3 Landscape photography information
55
manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (2.8 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
good battery (270 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (2/3")
no Timelapse mode
37
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X10 Vlogging information
Panasonic FH3 Vlogging information
32
relatively wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
no microphone support
more heavy than average (350g)
29
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone support
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Fujifilm X10 vs Panasonic FH3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X10 and Panasonic FH3
 Fujifilm X10Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3
General Information
Company FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm X10 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-FS11
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2012-07-11 2010-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor EXR -
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS I CCD
Sensor size 2/3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 8.8 x 6.6mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 58.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Maximum boosted ISO 12800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 49 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/2.0-2.8 f/2.8-6.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 4.1 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.8 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Viewfinder coverage 85% -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames/s 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 9.00 m 6.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/1000 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (70, 30 fps), 320 x 240 (120 fps), 320 x 112 (200 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 350 gr (0.77 lbs) 165 gr (0.36 lbs)
Dimensions 117 x 70 x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") 98 x 55 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 50 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 20.5 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.3 not tested
DXO Low light rating 245 not tested
Other
Battery life 270 pictures -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-50 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch cost $600 $160