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Panasonic FH10 vs Panasonic FP3

Portability
97
Imaging
40
Features
26
Overall
34
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Panasonic FH10 vs Panasonic FP3 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
  • Revealed January 2013
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
  • Announced January 2010
Photography Glossary

Panasonic FH10 vs Panasonic FP3 Overview

Below is a extensive review of the Panasonic FH10 vs Panasonic FP3, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact and both are offered by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FH10 (16MP) and the FP3 (14MP) is very comparable and they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FH10 was released 3 years later than the FP3 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FH10 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FP3 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going through a in depth comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the FH10 scores against the FP3 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH10 over the Panasonic FP3

 FH10 FP3 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013January 2010More recent by 37 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic FP3 over the Panasonic FH10

 FP3 FH10 
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Panasonic FH10 and Panasonic FP3

 FH10 FP3 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Panasonic FH10 vs Panasonic FP3 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera, you will have to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FH10 offers exterior measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") having a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs) and the Panasonic FP3 has proportions of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using during that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the FH10 and the FP3.

Panasonic FH10 vs Panasonic FP3 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the FH10 and FP3 is 97 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic FH10 vs Panasonic FP3 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH10 vs Panasonic FP3 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's difficult to picture the contrast in sensor measurements merely by checking out a spec sheet. The graphic here might give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the FH10 and FP3.

As you can see, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You can expect to see the Panasonic FH10 to produce extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The younger FH10 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Panasonic FH10 vs Panasonic FP3 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH10 vs Panasonic FP3 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH10 vs Panasonic FP3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FH10
Portrait photography with Panasonic FP3
30
good resolution (16MP)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
28
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH10 Street photography info
Panasonic FP3 Street photography info
64
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (103g)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
60
image stabilization (Optical)
boasts focus by touch
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
more heavy than competitors (155g)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH10 Sports photography factors
Panasonic FP3 Sports photography factors
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
has tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
35
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
slow frames per second (5.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH10 Travel photography information
Panasonic FP3 Travel photography information
69
lighter than competition in class (103 grams)
good resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (26mm)
no Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
60
boasts focus by touch
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors (155g)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FH10
Landscape photography with Panasonic FP3
39
quite wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Timelapse mode
37
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH10 Vlogging factors
Panasonic FP3 Vlogging factors
31
quite wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (103g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone support
27
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone port
more heavy than competitors (155g)
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Panasonic FH10 vs Panasonic FP3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH10 and Panasonic FP3
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3
General Information
Make Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3
Class Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Revealed 2013-01-07 2010-01-06
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip - Venus Engine IV
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 area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing range 5cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per sec 5.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.40 m 4.90 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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 file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 103g (0.23 lb) 155g (0.34 lb)
Dimensions 94 x 54 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") 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
Battery life 260 shots -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $110 $182