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Fujifilm X20 vs Panasonic FH3

Portability
83
Imaging
38
Features
59
Overall
46
Fujifilm X20 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30

Fujifilm X20 vs Panasonic FH3 Key Specs

Fujifilm X20
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.0-2.8) lens
  • 353g - 117 x 70 x 57mm
  • Released April 2013
  • Replaced the Fujifilm X10
  • Updated by Fujifilm X30
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
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FS11
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Fujifilm X20 vs Panasonic FH3 Overview

Below, we will be looking at the Fujifilm X20 versus Panasonic FH3, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm X20 (12MP) and the FH3 (14MP) is relatively comparable but the Fujifilm X20 (2/3") and FH3 (1/2.3") use different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm X20 was launched 3 years after the FH3 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a thorough comparison, below is a quick overview of how the Fujifilm X20 grades vs the FH3 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X20 over the Panasonic FH3

 Fujifilm X20 FH3 
IntroducedApril 2013January 2010Newer by 41 months
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Screen dimension2.8"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.1")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH3 over the Fujifilm X20

 FH3 Fujifilm X20 

Common features in the Fujifilm X20 and Panasonic FH3

 Fujifilm X20 FH3 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm X20 vs Panasonic FH3 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X20 comes with exterior dimensions of 117mm x 70mm x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") accompanied by a weight of 353 grams (0.78 lbs) while the Panasonic FH3 has sizing of 98mm x 55mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm X20 versus Panasonic FH3 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm X20 versus the FH3.

Fujifilm X20 vs Panasonic FH3 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X20 and FH3 is 83 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm X20 vs Panasonic FH3 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X20 vs Panasonic FH3 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be tough to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions only by checking out specs. The image below should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X20 and FH3.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X20 due to its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field simpler and the Panasonic FH3 will show greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm X20 should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm X20 vs Panasonic FH3 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X20 vs Panasonic FH3 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X20 vs Panasonic FH3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm X20
Portrait photography with Panasonic FH3
46
focusing manually
high flash sync (1/1,000s)
exports RAW files
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (2/3")
28
MP count good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X20 Street photography features
Panasonic FH3 Street photography features
58
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (2/3")
heavier than competitors (353g)
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X20 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FH3 as a Sports photography camera
52
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking autofocus
good battery power (270 shots)
comes with phase detect autofocus
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (2/3")
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
continuous shooting slow (6.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X20 Travel photography information
Panasonic FH3 Travel photography information
60
good battery power (270 per charge)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors (353g)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
64
MP count good (14MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X20 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic FH3 Landscape photography highlights
55
focusing manually
really wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (2.8 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
good battery power (270 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (2/3")
lack of Time Lapse mode
37
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X20 Vlogging details
Panasonic FH3 Vlogging details
31
really wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of external mic jack
heavier than competitors (353g)
29
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic support
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Fujifilm X20 vs Panasonic FH3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X20 and Panasonic FH3
 Fujifilm X20Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3
General Information
Company FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm X20 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-FS11
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2013-04-29 2010-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip EXR Processor II -
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS II CCD
Sensor size 2/3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 8.8 x 6.6mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 58.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 12800 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.0-2.8 f/2.8-6.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 4.1 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.8 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Viewfinder coverage 85% -
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 12.0fps 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.00 m 6.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/1000s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 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 data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 353g (0.78 pounds) 165g (0.36 pounds)
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 Overall 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 270 photographs -
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 1 1
Cost at release $500 $160