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Panasonic FH1 vs Panasonic FP3

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31

Panasonic FH1 vs Panasonic FP3 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
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FS10
Panasonic FP3
(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
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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 Glossary

The 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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH1 over the Panasonic FP3

 FH1 FP3 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FP3 over the Panasonic FH1

 FP3 FH1 
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Panasonic FH1 and Panasonic FP3

 FH1 FP3 
IntroducedJanuary 2010January 2010Similar age
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic FH1 vs Panasonic FP3 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the FH1 and FP3 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic FH1 vs Panasonic FP3 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH1 vs Panasonic FP3 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH1 vs Panasonic FP3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH1 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FP3 as a Portrait photography camera
21
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
28
good MP (14MP)
no manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH1 Street photography advice
Panasonic FP3 Street photography advice
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
60
image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch focus
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
heavier than competitors (155g)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH1 Sports photography information
Panasonic FP3 Sports photography information
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max fps low (6.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
34
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
max fps low (5.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FH1
Travel photography with Panasonic FP3
58
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse function
low megapixels (12MP)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
60
includes touch focus
good MP (14MP)
has built in flash
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors (155g)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FH1
Landscape photography with Panasonic FP3
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Time Lapse function
37
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH1 Vlogging advice
Panasonic FP3 Vlogging advice
29
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic port
27
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic support
heavier than competitors (155 grams)
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Panasonic FH1 vs Panasonic FP3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH1 and Panasonic FP3
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3
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