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Panasonic 3D1 vs Panasonic FH1

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
36
Overall
36
Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Panasonic 3D1 vs Panasonic FH1 Key Specs

Panasonic 3D1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
  • 193g - 108 x 58 x 24mm
  • Released November 2011
Panasonic FH1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 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
  • 163g - 98 x 55 x 23mm
  • Launched January 2010
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FS10
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Panasonic 3D1 vs Panasonic FH1 Overview

In this article, we are matching up the Panasonic 3D1 and Panasonic FH1, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and they are both built by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the 3D1 (12MP) and the FH1 (12MP) is fairly close and they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The 3D1 was manufactured 23 months after the FH1 making the cameras a generation away from one another. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a in depth comparison, below is a simple summation of how the 3D1 matches up versus the FH1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic 3D1 over the Panasonic FH1

 3D1 FH1 
LaunchedNovember 2011January 2010More modern by 23 months
Display sizing3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH1 over the Panasonic 3D1

 FH1 3D1 

Common features in the Panasonic 3D1 and Panasonic FH1

 3D1 FH1 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Panasonic 3D1 vs Panasonic FH1 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry around your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic 3D1 has physical dimensions of 108mm x 58mm x 24mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Panasonic FH1 has dimensions of 98mm x 55mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 163 grams (0.36 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic 3D1 and Panasonic FH1 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the 3D1 versus the FH1.

Panasonic 3D1 vs Panasonic FH1 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 3D1 and FH1 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic 3D1 vs Panasonic FH1 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic 3D1 vs Panasonic FH1 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizes just by researching technical specs. The image below may provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 3D1 and FH1.

As you have seen, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same megapixels so you can expect comparable quality of photos however you will want to consider the launch date of the cameras into account. The fresher 3D1 provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Panasonic 3D1 vs Panasonic FH1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic 3D1 vs Panasonic FH1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic 3D1 vs Panasonic FH1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic 3D1 Portrait photography details
Panasonic FH1 Portrait photography details
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has face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
21
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic 3D1 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FH1 as a Street photography camera
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with focus by touch
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic 3D1 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FH1 as a Sports photography camera
30
has image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking focus
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (200 per charge)
lacks phase detect autofocus
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (6.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic 3D1 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic FH1 Travel photography highlights
59
comes with focus by touch
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
not so great battery power (200 CIPA)
low MP (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
58
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic 3D1
Landscape photography with Panasonic FH1
36
relatively wide (25mm)
bigger than average screen (3.5 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
no manual mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
not so great battery power (200 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
32
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic 3D1 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FH1 as a Vlogging camera
34
relatively wide (25mm)
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
doesn't have mic port
29
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic socket
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Panasonic 3D1 vs Panasonic FH1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic 3D1 and Panasonic FH1
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1
General Information
Company Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1
Also called as - Lumix DMC-FS10
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2011-11-07 2010-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 23 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.9-5.7 f/2.8-6.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3.5" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology TFT Full Touch Screen with AR coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1300 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 6.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 6.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 193 gr (0.43 pounds) 163 gr (0.36 pounds)
Dimensions 108 x 58 x 24mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 0.9") 98 x 55 x 23mm (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 200 photos -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $670 $150