Fujifilm XF1 vs Panasonic FH3

In this article, we are comparing the Fujifilm XF1 vs Panasonic FH3, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm XF1 (12MP) and the FH3 (14MP) is very close but the Fujifilm XF1 (2/3") and FH3 (1/2.3") feature different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm XF1 was unveiled 2 years later than the FH3 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a in depth comparison, below is a short highlight of how the Fujifilm XF1 grades vs the FH3 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm XF1 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3. The full galleries are available at Fujifilm XF1 Gallery & Panasonic FH3 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and size. The Fujifilm XF1 has got outer dimensions of 108mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 255 grams (0.56 lbs) while the Panasonic FH3 has specifications of 98mm x 55mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm XF1 vs the FH3.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm XF1 and FH3 is 90 and 94 respectively.

Normally, it is hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing only by viewing specs. The graphic here may give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm XF1 and FH3.

All in all, each of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm XF1 having a larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF simpler and the Panasonic FH3 will provide you with greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm XF1 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.