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Panasonic FH1 vs Panasonic GF3

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3 front
Portability
90
Imaging
48
Features
48
Overall
48

Panasonic FH1 vs Panasonic GF3 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
  • Introduced January 2010
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-FS10
Panasonic GF3
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 160 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 264g - 108 x 67 x 32mm
  • Released August 2011
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic GF2
  • Replacement is Panasonic GF5
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Panasonic FH1 vs Panasonic GF3 Overview

Below is a extended analysis of the Panasonic FH1 and Panasonic GF3, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both are produced by Panasonic. The resolution of the FH1 (12MP) and the GF3 (12MP) is pretty well matched but the FH1 (1/2.3") and GF3 (Four Thirds) posses totally different sensor dimensions.

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The FH1 was introduced 19 months before the GF3 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FH1 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic GF3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving into a full comparison, here is a short summary of how the FH1 grades vs the GF3 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH1 over the Panasonic GF3

 FH1 GF3 

Reasons to pick Panasonic GF3 over the Panasonic FH1

 GF3 FH1 
ReleasedAugust 2011January 2010More recent by 19 months
Focus manually More accurate focus
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Panasonic FH1 and Panasonic GF3

 FH1 GF3 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Panasonic FH1 vs Panasonic GF3 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FH1 offers physical measurements of 98mm x 55mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 163 grams (0.36 lbs) and the Panasonic GF3 has dimensions of 108mm x 67mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 264 grams (0.58 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic FH1 and Panasonic GF3 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the FH1 compared to the GF3.

Panasonic FH1 vs Panasonic GF3 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FH1 and GF3 is 95 and 90 respectively.

Panasonic FH1 vs Panasonic GF3 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH1 vs Panasonic GF3 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its hard to envision the contrast between sensor measurements purely by reading through specifications. The visual underneath may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the FH1 and GF3.

Plainly, the two cameras feature the identical megapixel count albeit not the same sensor measurements. The FH1 contains the tinier sensor which will make getting bokeh more difficult. The older FH1 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Panasonic FH1 vs Panasonic GF3 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH1 vs Panasonic GF3 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH1 vs Panasonic GF3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH1 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic GF3 Portrait photography factors
21
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
55
focusing manually
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
no external flash support
low MP (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH1 Street photography features
Panasonic GF3 Street photography features
57
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
70
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
features touch to focus
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH1 Sports photography details
Panasonic GF3 Sports photography details
25
image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
38
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes tracking focus
max frames per second very slow (3.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
terrible battery life (300 CIPA)
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH1 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic GF3 as a Travel photography camera
58
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
low MP (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.8)
58
features touch to focus
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse recording
terrible battery life (300 shots)
low MP (12 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH1 Landscape photography information
Panasonic GF3 Landscape photography information
32
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual control
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
55
focusing manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
good sized screen (3 inches)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
terrible battery life (300 shots)
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH1 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic GF3 Vlogging highlights
29
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone jack
32
touchscreen capability
includes face detect focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
does not have microphone jack
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Panasonic FH1 vs Panasonic GF3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH1 and Panasonic GF3
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3
Otherwise known as Lumix DMC-FS10 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2010-01-06 2011-08-11
Body design Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 80 160
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 23
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) -
Max aperture f/2.8-6.9 -
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Total lenses - 107
Focal length multiplier 5.9 2.1
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech - TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 6.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 6.80 m 6.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/160s
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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG AVCHD, Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 163 grams (0.36 lbs) 264 grams (0.58 lbs)
Physical dimensions 98 x 55 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 108 x 67 x 32mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 50
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 20.6
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.1
DXO Low light rating not tested 459
Other
Battery life - 300 photographs
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images))
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $150 $360