Panasonic G100 vs Panasonic FH3

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.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DC-G100 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic G100 Gallery and Panasonic FH3 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.