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Panasonic FH10 vs Panasonic FH3

Portability
97
Imaging
40
Features
26
Overall
34
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30

Panasonic FH10 vs Panasonic FH3 Key Specs

Panasonic FH10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 103g - 94 x 54 x 18mm
  • Released January 2013
Panasonic FH3
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 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
  • 165g - 98 x 55 x 24mm
  • Launched January 2010
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FS11
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Panasonic FH10 vs Panasonic FH3 Overview

Below, we will be contrasting the Panasonic FH10 and Panasonic FH3, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and they are both sold by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FH10 (16MP) and the FH3 (14MP) is pretty comparable and they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FH10 was revealed 3 years after the FH3 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a complete comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the FH10 matches up versus the FH3 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH10 over the Panasonic FH3

 FH10 FH3 
LaunchedJanuary 2013January 2010More modern by 37 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH3 over the Panasonic FH10

 FH3 FH10 

Common features in the Panasonic FH10 and Panasonic FH3

 FH10 FH3 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Panasonic FH10 vs Panasonic FH3 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry around your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FH10 has external measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") having a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs) while the Panasonic FH3 has measurements of 98mm x 55mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose at that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the FH10 vs the FH3.

Panasonic FH10 vs Panasonic FH3 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the FH10 and FH3 is 97 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic FH10 vs Panasonic FH3 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH10 vs Panasonic FH3 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very hard to see the contrast in sensor sizes simply by going through specifications. The image underneath will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the FH10 and FH3.

To sum up, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Panasonic FH10 to produce greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The newer FH10 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic FH10 vs Panasonic FH3 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH10 vs Panasonic FH3 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH10 vs Panasonic FH3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH10 Portrait photography features
Panasonic FH3 Portrait photography features
30
good resolution (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
28
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH10 Street photography info
Panasonic FH3 Street photography info
64
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (103g)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH10 Sports photography details
Panasonic FH3 Sports photography details
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
offers tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
34
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
slow frames per second (6.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH10 Travel photography features
Panasonic FH3 Travel photography features
69
lighter than competition (103 grams)
good resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
64
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FH10
Landscape photography with Panasonic FH3
39
decently wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
37
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH10 Vlogging factors
Panasonic FH3 Vlogging factors
31
decently wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (103g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone socket
29
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic support
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Panasonic FH10 vs Panasonic FH3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH10 and Panasonic FH3
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3
General Information
Brand Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3
Other name - Lumix DMC-FS11
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2013-01-07 2010-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/2.8-6.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.40 m 6.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (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 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 103 grams (0.23 pounds) 165 grams (0.36 pounds)
Dimensions 94 x 54 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") 98 x 55 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9")
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
Battery life 260 pictures -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $110 $160