Panasonic FH2 vs Panasonic SZ3

Below is a detailed analysis of the Panasonic FH2 and Panasonic SZ3, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both are built by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FH2 (14MP) and the SZ3 (16MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FH2 was announced 24 months prior to the SZ3 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a full comparison, here is a short summation of how the FH2 grades against the SZ3 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic FH2 Gallery & Panasonic SZ3 Gallery.

When you are planning to lug around your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FH2 has external measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") along with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Panasonic SZ3 has proportions of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic FH2 and Panasonic SZ3 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the FH2 and the SZ3.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the FH2 and SZ3 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is difficult to picture the gap in sensor measurements just by checking out specs. The visual underneath will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the FH2 and SZ3.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can count on the Panasonic SZ3 to produce greater detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures more aggressively. The older FH2 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.