Panasonic FH2 vs Panasonic S3

Its time to examine more closely at the Panasonic FH2 and Panasonic S3, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both of them are built by Panasonic. The resolution of the FH2 (14MP) and the S3 (14MP) is relatively well matched and they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FH2 was brought out within a month of the S3 and they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a short summation of how the FH2 scores versus the S3 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH2 Gallery and Panasonic S3 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and size. The Panasonic FH2 has outside dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") along with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Panasonic S3 has specifications of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the FH2 vs the S3.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FH2 and S3 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Normally, its difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizes simply by looking at technical specs. The picture underneath will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH2 and S3.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same resolution and you should expect similar quality of images however you have to factor the release date of the products into consideration.