Panasonic FH10 vs Panasonic SZ3

Its time to examine more closely at the Panasonic FH10 versus Panasonic SZ3, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both are designed by Panasonic. The resolution of the FH10 (16MP) and the SZ3 (16MP) is very well matched and they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FH10 was launched within a month of the SZ3 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a more detailed comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the FH10 grades vs the SZ3 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH10 Gallery and Panasonic SZ3 Gallery.

If you're going to lug around your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic FH10 comes with outside measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") with a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs) while the Panasonic SZ3 has specifications of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).

Check the Panasonic FH10 versus Panasonic SZ3 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using at that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the FH10 against the SZ3.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the FH10 and SZ3 is 97 and 96 respectively.

Often, it's difficult to visualize the difference between sensor measurements purely by checking technical specs. The photograph below will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the FH10 and SZ3.

As you can tell, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same resolution and you should expect similar quality of photographs though you will need to take the production date of the products into consideration.