Panasonic FH1 vs Panasonic LX3

Let's take a deeper look at the Panasonic FH1 versus Panasonic LX3, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both of them are manufactured by Panasonic. The resolution of the FH1 (12MP) and the LX3 (10MP) is pretty close but the FH1 (1/2.3") and LX3 (1/1.63") provide totally different sensor sizing.

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The FH1 was unveiled 15 months after the LX3 which makes them a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a complete comparison, here is a brief summation of how the FH1 grades against the LX3 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH1 Gallery & Panasonic LX3 Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry around your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FH1 comes with outside measurements of 98mm x 55mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 163 grams (0.36 lbs) whilst the Panasonic LX3 has measurements of 109mm x 60mm x 27mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 265 grams (0.58 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic FH1 versus Panasonic LX3 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the FH1 compared to the LX3.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FH1 and LX3 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Quite often, it can be hard to see the gap in sensor sizes just by viewing specs. The pic underneath will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the FH1 and LX3.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The FH1 with its smaller sensor will make getting shallow depth of field harder and the Panasonic FH1 will provide you with greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs way more aggressively. The fresher FH1 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.