Leica Q2 vs Panasonic FH3
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Leica Q2 vs Panasonic FH3 Key Specs
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(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
- 165g - 98 x 55 x 24mm
- Released January 2010
- Also Known as Lumix DMC-FS11
Leica Q2 vs Panasonic FH3 Overview
Below is a extensive review of the Leica Q2 vs Panasonic FH3, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Leica and Panasonic. There is a noticeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the Q2 (47MP) and FH3 (14MP) and the Q2 (Full frame) and FH3 (1/2.3") boast different sensor measurements.
Fujifilm accuses Eastman Kodak of patent violation in new lawsuitThe Q2 was released 9 years later than the FH3 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Leica Q2 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Panasonic FH3 being a Compact camera.
Before going right into a detailed comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the Q2 scores versus the FH3 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Leica Q2 vs Panasonic FH3 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Leica Q2 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3. The complete galleries are available at Leica Q2 Gallery & Panasonic FH3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Leica Q2 over the Panasonic FH3
Q2 | FH3 | |||
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Released | March 2019 | January 2010 | More recent by 112 months | |
Manual focus | More accurate focusing | |||
Display size | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 1040k | 230k | Clearer display (+810k dot) | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH3 over the Leica Q2
FH3 | Q2 |
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Common features in the Leica Q2 and Panasonic FH3
Q2 | FH3 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen |
Leica Q2 vs Panasonic FH3 Physical Comparison
If you're intending to lug around your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The Leica Q2 provides outer measurements of 130mm x 80mm x 92mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.6") having a weight of 718 grams (1.58 lbs) while the Panasonic FH3 has specifications of 98mm x 55mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).
Contrast the Leica Q2 vs Panasonic FH3 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have at that moment. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the Q2 versus the FH3.
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the Q2 and FH3 is 61 and 94 respectively.
Leica Q2 vs Panasonic FH3 Sensor Comparison
Often, its hard to imagine the difference between sensor measurements purely by looking at technical specs. The photograph here will help give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Q2 and FH3.
As you have seen, both cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Q2 due to its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Leica Q2 will give greater detail as a result of its extra 33 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The younger Q2 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.
Leica Q2 vs Panasonic FH3 Screen and ViewFinder
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Leica Q2 vs Panasonic FH3 Specifications
Leica Q2 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Leica | Panasonic |
Model | Leica Q2 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 |
Alternate name | Type No. 4889 | Lumix DMC-FS11 |
Category | Large Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2019-03-07 | 2010-01-06 |
Body design | Large Sensor Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | Full frame | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 36 x 24mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 864.0mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 47MP | 14MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 8368 x 5584 | 4320 x 3240 |
Highest native ISO | 50000 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 50 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 49 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28mm (1x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Max aperture | f/1.7 | f/2.8-6.9 |
Macro focus distance | 17cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 1 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of display | 1,040k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 3,680k dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.76x | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60s | 60s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
Maximum quiet shutter speed | 1/40000s | - |
Continuous shooting speed | 20.0 frames per second | 6.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 6.80 m |
Flash settings | no built-in flash | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | 1/500s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 4K/30/24p, 1080/120/60/30/24p | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1280x720 |
Video format | MPEG-4 | Motion JPEG |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 718 gr (1.58 lb) | 165 gr (0.36 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 130 x 80 x 92mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.6") | 98 x 55 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 96 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 26.4 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 13.5 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 2491 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 370 photographs | - |
Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | BP-SCL4 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Price at launch | $4,985 | $160 |