Panasonic 3D1 vs Panasonic FH2
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![Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 front Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-3D1/Panasonic-3D1-front.jpg)
![Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 front Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FH2/Panasonic-FH2-front.jpg)
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Panasonic 3D1 vs Panasonic FH2 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
- 193g - 108 x 58 x 24mm
- Announced November 2011
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
- 121g - 94 x 54 x 19mm
- Introduced January 2011
- Also Known as Lumix DMC-FS16
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Panasonic 3D1 vs Panasonic FH2 Overview
On this page, we are evaluating the Panasonic 3D1 versus Panasonic FH2, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both of them are offered by Panasonic. The image resolution of the 3D1 (12MP) and the FH2 (14MP) is fairly close and both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
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The 3D1 was unveiled 11 months later than the FH2 and they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before we go into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise summation of how the 3D1 grades versus the FH2 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Panasonic 3D1 vs Panasonic FH2 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic 3D1 Gallery & Panasonic FH2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic 3D1 over the Panasonic FH2
3D1 | FH2 | |||
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Introduced | November 2011 | ![]() | January 2011 | More recent by 11 months |
Display dimensions | 3.5" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.8") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH2 over the Panasonic 3D1
FH2 | 3D1 |
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Common features in the Panasonic 3D1 and Panasonic FH2
3D1 | FH2 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither provides selfie screen |
Panasonic 3D1 vs Panasonic FH2 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic 3D1 provides external measurements of 108mm x 58mm x 24mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Panasonic FH2 has dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).
See the Panasonic 3D1 versus Panasonic FH2 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the 3D1 and the FH2.
![Panasonic 3D1 vs Panasonic FH2 size comparison Panasonic 3D1 vs Panasonic FH2 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-3D1-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FH2-size-comparison.jpg)
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the 3D1 and FH2 is 93 and 96 respectively.
![Panasonic 3D1 vs Panasonic FH2 top view buttons comparison Panasonic 3D1 vs Panasonic FH2 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-3D1-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FH2-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Panasonic 3D1 vs Panasonic FH2 Sensor Comparison
Often, its hard to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements just by viewing technical specs. The photograph below will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the 3D1 and FH2.
As you have seen, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Panasonic FH2 to provide you with greater detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The newer 3D1 will have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.
![Panasonic 3D1 vs Panasonic FH2 sensor size comparison Panasonic 3D1 vs Panasonic FH2 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-3D1-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FH2-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Panasonic 3D1 vs Panasonic FH2 Screen and ViewFinder
![Panasonic 3D1 vs Panasonic FH2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Panasonic 3D1 vs Panasonic FH2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-3D1-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FH2-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Panasonic 3D1 vs Panasonic FH2 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 |
Also called | - | Lumix DMC-FS16 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2011-11-07 | 2011-01-05 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | Venus Engine IV |
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 | 14 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4320 x 3240 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 23 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | 28-112mm (4.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.9-5.7 | f/3.1-6.5 |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3.5 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of display | 460k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display technology | TFT Full Touch Screen with AR coating | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60s | 60s |
Max shutter speed | 1/1300s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 4.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.50 m | 3.30 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file 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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 193 grams (0.43 lbs) | 121 grams (0.27 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 108 x 58 x 24mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 0.9") | 94 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 photographs | 270 photographs |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail pricing | $670 | $149 |