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Panasonic FH10 vs Panasonic S3

Portability
97
Imaging
40
Features
26
Overall
34
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
24
Overall
31

Panasonic FH10 vs Panasonic S3 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
  • Launched January 2013
Panasonic S3
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 117g - 99 x 59 x 21mm
  • Announced January 2011
Photography Glossary

Panasonic FH10 vs Panasonic S3 Overview

Here, we will be comparing the Panasonic FH10 and Panasonic S3, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and they are both produced by Panasonic. The image resolution of the FH10 (16MP) and the S3 (14MP) is relatively close and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FH10 was unveiled 2 years later than the S3 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a in depth comparison, here is a concise overview of how the FH10 scores against the S3 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH10 over the Panasonic S3

 FH10 S3 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013January 2011More recent by 25 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic S3 over the Panasonic FH10

 S3 FH10 

Common features in the Panasonic FH10 and Panasonic S3

 FH10 S3 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Panasonic FH10 vs Panasonic S3 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to lug around your camera, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic FH10 has got outer dimensions 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 S3 has sizing of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the FH10 vs the S3.

Panasonic FH10 vs Panasonic S3 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FH10 and S3 is 97 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic FH10 vs Panasonic S3 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH10 vs Panasonic S3 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be hard to picture the contrast in sensor measurements simply by researching a spec sheet. The photograph below may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the FH10 and S3.

Clearly, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can count on the Panasonic FH10 to provide you with greater detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs way more aggressively. The more modern FH10 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic FH10 vs Panasonic S3 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH10 vs Panasonic S3 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH10 vs Panasonic S3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH10 Portrait photography features
Panasonic S3 Portrait photography features
30
good resolution (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
28
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH10 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic S3 as a Street photography camera
64
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (103 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (117 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH10 Sports photography factors
Panasonic S3 Sports photography factors
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
supports tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH10 Travel photography details
Panasonic S3 Travel photography details
69
lighter than competition in class (103 grams)
good resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
68
lighter than competitors (117g)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
does not have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH10 Landscape photography info
Panasonic S3 Landscape photography info
39
fairly wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
no manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
38
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH10 Vlogging information
Panasonic S3 Vlogging information
31
fairly wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (103 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic socket
31
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (117g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone socket
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Panasonic FH10 vs Panasonic S3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH10 and Panasonic S3
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3
General Information
Make Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10 Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2013-01-07 2011-01-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - 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 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 11
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech TFT LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.40 m 3.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 103 gr (0.23 lbs) 117 gr (0.26 lbs)
Physical dimensions 94 x 54 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") 99 x 59 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8")
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 photos 250 photos
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at release $110 $110