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Panasonic FH1 vs Panasonic ZR3

Portability
95 Imaging
35 Features
17 Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3 front
Portability
94 Imaging
37 Features
26 Overall
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Panasonic FH1 vs Panasonic ZR3 Key Specs

Panasonic FH1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 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
  • 163g - 98 x 55 x 23mm
  • Launched January 2010
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FS10
Panasonic ZR3
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-200mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 159g - 98 x 55 x 26mm
  • Introduced January 2010
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-ZX3
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Panasonic FH1 vs Panasonic ZR3 Overview

Following is a thorough comparison of the Panasonic FH1 vs Panasonic ZR3, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both are sold by Panasonic. The resolution of the FH1 (12MP) and the ZR3 (14MP) is very close and both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FH1 was released within a month of the ZR3 so they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the FH1 grades vs the ZR3 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH1 over the Panasonic ZR3

		

		

			
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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZR3 over the Panasonic FH1

		

		

			
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Common features in the Panasonic FH1 and Panasonic ZR3

		

		

			
 FH1 ZR3 
IntroducedJanuary 2010January 2010Same age
Manual focus  No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display measurements
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen  Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display  Missing Touch friendly display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Panasonic FH1 vs Panasonic ZR3 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FH1 has exterior measurements of 98mm x 55mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 163 grams (0.36 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZR3 has measurements of 98mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).
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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the FH1 and the ZR3.
Panasonic FH1 vs Panasonic ZR3 size comparison
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the FH1 and ZR3 is 95 and 94 respectively.
Panasonic FH1 vs Panasonic ZR3 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Panasonic FH1 vs Panasonic ZR3 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Often, its tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizes just by viewing a spec sheet. The pic below will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the FH1 and ZR3.
As you can see, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Panasonic ZR3 to result in extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images a bit more aggressively.
	
			Panasonic FH1 vs Panasonic ZR3 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Panasonic FH1 vs Panasonic ZR3 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Panasonic FH1 vs Panasonic ZR3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Panasonic FH1
Portrait photography with Panasonic ZR3
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 focusing manually not possible
 no manual mode
 external flash not possible
 megapixel count low (12MP)
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
28
 decent MP (14 megapixels)
 lack of manual focus
 no manual mode
 external flash not possible
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison
Panasonic FH1 Street photography advice
Panasonic ZR3 Street photography advice
57
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 screen is fixed
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
57
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 no moving screen
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison
Panasonic FH1 Sports photography advice
Panasonic ZR3 Sports photography advice
25
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 max fps very slow (6.0 frames/s)
 no shutter priority
 megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have phase detect autofocus
37
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 decent MP (14 megapixels)
 provides tracking autofocus
 low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300s)
 very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
 no shutter priority mode
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Panasonic FH1 Travel photography info
Panasonic ZR3 Travel photography info
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 has built in flash
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 no Time Lapse function
 megapixel count low (12MP)
 does not posses selfie friendly screen
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
65
 decent MP (14MP)
 has built in flash
 really wide (25mm)
 does not have Timelapse mode
 does not have a selfie friendly screen
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison
 Panasonic FH1 as a Landscape photography camera
 Panasonic ZR3 as a Landscape photography camera
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 reasonably wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 focusing manually not possible
 can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
 tiny screen (2.7 inch)
 no manual mode
 megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
 no Time Lapse function
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 really wide (25mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 decent MP (14 megapixels)
 lack of manual focus
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
 small screen (2.7 inches)
 no manual mode
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
 does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Panasonic FH1 Vlogging information
Panasonic ZR3 Vlogging information
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 reasonably wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
 does not posses selfie friendly screen
 video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
 no mic socket
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 really wide (25mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
 does not have a selfie friendly screen
 low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
 does not have external microphone socket
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Panasonic FH1 vs Panasonic ZR3 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH1 and Panasonic ZR3
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3
General Information
Company Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3
Otherwise known as Lumix DMC-FS10 Lumix DMC-ZX3
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-01-06 2010-01-26
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Venus Engine HD II
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 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW photos    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Live view autofocus    
Face detection focus    
Contract detection focus    
Phase detection focus    
Total focus points 9 11
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-200mm (8.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 5cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch capability    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1300 secs
Continuous shutter rate 6.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance 6.80 m 5.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash    
AEB    
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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG AVCHD Lite
Microphone port    
Headphone port    
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 sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 163g (0.36 pounds) 159g (0.35 pounds)
Physical dimensions 98 x 55 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 98 x 55 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
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, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $150 $280