Olympus XZ-10 vs Panasonic FH3

Lets look more closely at the Olympus XZ-10 and Panasonic FH3, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the XZ-10 (12MP) and the FH3 (14MP) is fairly similar and both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The XZ-10 was launched 3 years later than the FH3 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a detailed comparison, here is a concise summary of how the XZ-10 scores against the FH3 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus XZ-10 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3. The complete galleries are available at Olympus XZ-10 Gallery and Panasonic FH3 Gallery.

If you are aiming to lug around your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus XZ-10 comes with outside measurements of 102mm x 61mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Panasonic FH3 has dimensions of 98mm x 55mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus XZ-10 and Panasonic FH3 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is a front view size comparison of the XZ-10 compared to the FH3.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the XZ-10 and FH3 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Often, it is difficult to picture the contrast between sensor measurements only by going over a spec sheet. The graphic underneath should give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the XZ-10 and FH3.

As you can see, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Panasonic FH3 to deliver greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The newer XZ-10 provides an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.