Fujifilm X10 vs Panasonic FH3
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Fujifilm X10 vs Panasonic FH3 Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Fujifilm X10 vs Panasonic FH3 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm X10 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3. The whole galleries are viewable at Fujifilm X10 Gallery and Panasonic FH3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm X10 over the Panasonic FH3
Fujifilm X10 | FH3 | |||
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Introduced | July 2012 | ![]() | January 2010 | More recent by 31 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | More exact focus | ||
Screen dimension | 2.8" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.1") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH3 over the Fujifilm X10
FH3 | Fujifilm X10 |
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Common features in the Fujifilm X10 and Panasonic FH3
Fujifilm X10 | FH3 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | 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).
Check the Fujifilm X10 versus Panasonic FH3 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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.

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Fujifilm X10 vs Panasonic FH3 Specifications
Fujifilm X10 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 | |
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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 |