Panasonic FH1 vs Panasonic FP3
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Panasonic FH1 vs Panasonic FP3 Key Specs
(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
- Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FS10
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
- 155g - 99 x 59 x 19mm
- Introduced January 2010
Panasonic FH1 vs Panasonic FP3 Overview
Below is a in-depth review of the Panasonic FH1 vs Panasonic FP3, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact and they are both built by Panasonic. The resolution of the FH1 (12MP) and the FP3 (14MP) is very well matched and both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe FH1 was manufactured very close to the FP3 so they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FH1 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FP3 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before delving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick overview of how the FH1 scores vs the FP3 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Panasonic FH1 vs Panasonic FP3 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic FH1 Gallery & Panasonic FP3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH1 over the Panasonic FP3
FH1 | FP3 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP3 over the Panasonic FH1
FP3 | FH1 | |||
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Display dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Panasonic FH1 and Panasonic FP3
FH1 | FP3 | |||
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Introduced | January 2010 | January 2010 | Similar age | |
Manual focus | Lack of manual focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | The same display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither contains selfie screen |
Panasonic FH1 vs Panasonic FP3 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FH1 has got outer dimensions of 98mm x 55mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 163 grams (0.36 lbs) while the Panasonic FP3 has dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).
Check out the Panasonic FH1 vs Panasonic FP3 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use at the time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the FH1 compared to the FP3.
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the FH1 and FP3 is 95 and 95 respectively.
Panasonic FH1 vs Panasonic FP3 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, its difficult to visualise the gap between sensor measurements purely by checking technical specs. The photograph below might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the FH1 and FP3.
As you have seen, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Panasonic FP3 to resolve greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos more aggressively.
Panasonic FH1 vs Panasonic FP3 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic FH1 vs Panasonic FP3 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 |
Also called as | Lumix DMC-FS10 | - |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
Released | 2010-01-06 | 2010-01-06 |
Physical type | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | Venus Engine IV |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 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 |
Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4320 x 3240 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 35-140mm (4.0x) |
Max aperture | f/2.8-6.9 | f/3.5-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 10cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.7" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60s | 60s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1600s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shooting rate | 6.0 frames/s | 5.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.80 m | 4.90 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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 data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 | 163 gr (0.36 lbs) | 155 gr (0.34 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 98 x 55 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 99 x 59 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") |
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 | ||
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Pricing at launch | $150 | $182 |