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Panasonic FH1 vs Panasonic FH3

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30

Panasonic FH1 vs Panasonic FH3 Key Specs

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
  • Released January 2010
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FS10
Panasonic FH3
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 165g - 98 x 55 x 24mm
  • Announced January 2010
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FS11
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Panasonic FH1 vs Panasonic FH3 Overview

On this page, we will be reviewing the Panasonic FH1 versus Panasonic FH3, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and they are both sold by Panasonic. The resolution of the FH1 (12MP) and the FH3 (14MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FH1 was introduced very close to the FH3 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise summation of how the FH1 matches up versus the FH3 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH1 over the Panasonic FH3

 FH1 FH3 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH3 over the Panasonic FH1

 FH3 FH1 

Common features in the Panasonic FH1 and Panasonic FH3

 FH1 FH3 
AnnouncedJanuary 2010January 2010Similar generation
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Panasonic FH1 vs Panasonic FH3 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry around your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic FH1 features outer dimensions of 98mm x 55mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 163 grams (0.36 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FH3 has specifications of 98mm x 55mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the FH1 compared to the FH3.

Panasonic FH1 vs Panasonic FH3 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the FH1 and FH3 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic FH1 vs Panasonic FH3 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH1 vs Panasonic FH3 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizes purely by checking specs. The image below might offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH1 and FH3.

All in all, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You should expect the Panasonic FH3 to give greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures more aggressively.

Panasonic FH1 vs Panasonic FH3 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH1 vs Panasonic FH3 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH1 vs Panasonic FH3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH1 Portrait photography information
Panasonic FH3 Portrait photography information
21
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
28
MP count good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH1 Street photography info
Panasonic FH3 Street photography info
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH1 Sports photography info
Panasonic FH3 Sports photography info
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (6.0 fps)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
low fps (6.0 fps)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH1 Travel photography advice
Panasonic FH3 Travel photography advice
58
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
64
MP count good (14MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH1 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FH3 as a Landscape photography camera
32
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
37
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FH1
Vlogging with Panasonic FH3
29
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic jack
29
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone port
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Panasonic FH1 vs Panasonic FH3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH1 and Panasonic FH3
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3
General Information
Company Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3
Alternative name Lumix DMC-FS10 Lumix DMC-FS11
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-01-06 2010-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/2.8-6.9
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 6.0 frames per second 6.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 6.80 m 6.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (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 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 163g (0.36 lb) 165g (0.36 lb)
Physical dimensions 98 x 55 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 98 x 55 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9")
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
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $150 $160