Panasonic FH2 vs Panasonic LX3

Following is a extensive assessment of the Panasonic FH2 vs Panasonic LX3, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both are manufactured by Panasonic. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the FH2 (14MP) and LX3 (10MP) and the FH2 (1/2.3") and LX3 (1/1.63") boast different sensor size.

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The FH2 was launched 2 years after the LX3 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief summary of how the FH2 grades vs the LX3 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic FH2 Gallery and Panasonic LX3 Gallery.

When you are looking to carry around your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FH2 provides physical dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Panasonic LX3 has measurements of 109mm x 60mm x 27mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 265 grams (0.58 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic FH2 vs Panasonic LX3 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the FH2 vs the LX3.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FH2 and LX3 is 96 and 91 respectively.

Quite often, it's tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizes just by viewing a spec sheet. The picture here will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH2 and LX3.

Clearly, both the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The FH2 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF more challenging and the Panasonic FH2 will provide you with greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images more aggressively. The more modern FH2 should have an edge in sensor technology.