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Panasonic FH20 vs Panasonic FH3

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30

Panasonic FH20 vs Panasonic FH3 Key Specs

Panasonic FH20
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 178g - 100 x 56 x 28mm
  • Introduced January 2010
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FS30
Panasonic FH3
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 165g - 98 x 55 x 24mm
  • Announced January 2010
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FS11
Photography Glossary

Panasonic FH20 vs Panasonic FH3 Overview

Let's look closer at the Panasonic FH20 vs Panasonic FH3, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both of them are manufactured by Panasonic. The image resolution of the FH20 (14MP) and the FH3 (14MP) is pretty similar and they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FH20 was brought out around the same time to the FH3 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a detailed comparison, below is a concise summation of how the FH20 grades against the FH3 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH20 over the Panasonic FH3

 FH20 FH3 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH3 over the Panasonic FH20

 FH3 FH20 

Common features in the Panasonic FH20 and Panasonic FH3

 FH20 FH3 
AnnouncedJanuary 2010January 2010Similar generation
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Panasonic FH20 vs Panasonic FH3 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic FH20 has got outside measurements of 100mm x 56mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") and a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Panasonic FH3 has specifications of 98mm x 55mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic FH20 vs Panasonic FH3 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the FH20 compared to the FH3.

Panasonic FH20 vs Panasonic FH3 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FH20 and FH3 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic FH20 vs Panasonic FH3 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH20 vs Panasonic FH3 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very hard to see the gap between sensor sizing only by reviewing a spec sheet. The photograph below should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the FH20 and FH3.

As you can see, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same MP so you should expect similar quality of photographs however you need to factor the production date of the products into consideration.

Panasonic FH20 vs Panasonic FH3 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH20 vs Panasonic FH3 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH20 vs Panasonic FH3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FH20
Portrait photography with Panasonic FH3
28
MP count decent (14MP)
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
28
good MP (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH20 Street photography features
Panasonic FH3 Street photography features
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH20 Sports photography factors
Panasonic FH3 Sports photography factors
35
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
low frames per second (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH20 Travel photography advice
Panasonic FH3 Travel photography advice
64
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
65
good MP (14MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
no Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FH20
Landscape photography with Panasonic FH3
37
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
37
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH20 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FH3 as a Vlogging camera
28
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic port
29
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone support
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Panasonic FH20 vs Panasonic FH3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH20 and Panasonic FH3
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3
General Information
Brand Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3
Also called Lumix DMC-FS30 Lumix DMC-FS11
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-01-06 2010-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 14MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-224mm (8.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/2.8-6.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 2.7"
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate 5.0 frames/s 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.80 m (Auto ISO) 6.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 178 gr (0.39 pounds) 165 gr (0.36 pounds)
Dimensions 100 x 56 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") 98 x 55 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $179 $160