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Panasonic G100 vs Panasonic FH3

Portability
81
Imaging
62
Features
76
Overall
67
Panasonic Lumix DC-G100 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30

Panasonic G100 vs Panasonic FH3 Key Specs

Panasonic G100
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • 3840 x 1920 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 352g - 116 x 83 x 54mm
  • Introduced June 2020
Panasonic FH3
(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
  • Revealed January 2010
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FS11
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Panasonic G100 vs Panasonic FH3 Overview

The following is a in-depth review of the Panasonic G100 and Panasonic FH3, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both are produced by Panasonic. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the G100 (20MP) and FH3 (14MP) and the G100 (Four Thirds) and FH3 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor sizes.

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The G100 was announced 10 years after the FH3 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic G100 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FH3 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a simple summation of how the G100 grades against the FH3 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic G100 over the Panasonic FH3

 G100 FH3 
RevealedJune 2020January 2010Newer by 128 months
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1840k230kCrisper display (+1610k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH3 over the Panasonic G100

 FH3 G100 

Common features in the Panasonic G100 and Panasonic FH3

 G100 FH3 

Panasonic G100 vs Panasonic FH3 Physical Comparison

If you're going to travel with your camera, you should factor its weight and size. The Panasonic G100 has outside measurements of 116mm x 83mm x 54mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 2.1") with a weight of 352 grams (0.78 lbs) and the Panasonic FH3 has specifications of 98mm x 55mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic G100 and 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 vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the G100 compared to the FH3.

Panasonic G100 vs Panasonic FH3 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G100 and FH3 is 81 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic G100 vs Panasonic FH3 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic G100 vs Panasonic FH3 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be tough to envision the gap in sensor dimensions merely by seeing specifications. The pic here will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the G100 and FH3.

Plainly, the 2 cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The G100 using its larger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF simpler and the Panasonic G100 will provide extra detail with its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos way more aggressively. The newer G100 is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.

Panasonic G100 vs Panasonic FH3 sensor size comparison

Panasonic G100 vs Panasonic FH3 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic G100 vs Panasonic FH3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic G100 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FH3 as a Portrait photography camera
77
has manual focus
resolution is good (20MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
28
MP count good (14MP)
no manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic G100 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FH3 as a Street photography camera
78
screen articulates
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
offers touch to focus
great ISO range (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic G100 Sports photography features
Panasonic FH3 Sports photography features
56
quiet shutter (1/16,000s)
resolution is good (20MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking focus
low max shutter speed (1/500s)
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery (270 shots)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
34
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
low fps (6.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic G100 Travel photography details
Panasonic FH3 Travel photography details
78
connects via bluetooth
offers touch to focus
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
not so great battery (270 CIPA)
64
MP count good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic G100 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FH3 as a Landscape photography camera
71
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3")
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
great ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW files
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery (270 CIPA)
37
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
no manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual mode not available
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic G100
Vlogging with Panasonic FH3
78
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen enabled
comes with face detect autofocus
high res video (3840 x 1920 pxls)
includes mic support
does not have image stabilization
29
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic support
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Panasonic G100 vs Panasonic FH3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic G100 and Panasonic FH3
 Panasonic Lumix DC-G100Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3
General Information
Company Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DC-G100 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3
Also called as - Lumix DMC-FS11
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2020-06-24 2010-01-06
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5184 x 3888 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 25600 6400
Min native ISO 200 80
RAW images
Min boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 49 9
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/2.8-6.9
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Total lenses 107 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 1,840k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 3,680k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.73x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/500 secs 1/1600 secs
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames/s 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.60 m (at ISO 100) 6.80 m
Flash modes Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, on w/redeye redduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 1920 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC3840 x 1920 @ 25p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC3840 x 1920 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x1920 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 352g (0.78 lb) 165g (0.36 lb)
Physical dimensions 116 x 83 x 54mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 2.1") 98 x 55 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 pictures -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $698 $160