Fujifilm X20 vs Panasonic FH3

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.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm X20 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3. The complete galleries are available at Fujifilm X20 Gallery and Panasonic FH3 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.