Panasonic FH20 vs Panasonic FH3

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.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH20 Gallery and Panasonic FH3 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.