Panasonic FH10 vs Panasonic GF3

Lets take a more detailed look at the Panasonic FH10 versus Panasonic GF3, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and they are both created by Panasonic. There exists a big gap among the sensor resolutions of the FH10 (16MP) and GF3 (12MP) and the FH10 (1/2.3") and GF3 (Four Thirds) enjoy different sensor sizing.

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The FH10 was revealed 18 months later than the GF3 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. The two cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FH10 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic GF3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight into a in depth comparison, below is a concise overview of how the FH10 matches up versus the GF3 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH10 Gallery and Panasonic GF3 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FH10 provides physical dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") and a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GF3 has dimensions of 108mm x 67mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.3") along with a weight of 264 grams (0.58 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic FH10 versus Panasonic GF3 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the FH10 against the GF3.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FH10 and GF3 is 97 and 90 respectively.

Quite often, it is tough to visualize the gap in sensor measurements simply by going through specs. The photograph below will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH10 and GF3.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The FH10 with its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Panasonic FH10 will provide more detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures far more aggressively. The younger FH10 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.