Panasonic FH20 vs Panasonic GF3

The following is a detailed overview of the Panasonic FH20 and Panasonic GF3, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both of them are offered by Panasonic. The resolution of the FH20 (14MP) and the GF3 (12MP) is pretty similar but the FH20 (1/2.3") and GF3 (Four Thirds) feature different sensor dimensions.

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The FH20 was brought out 19 months before the GF3 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FH20 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic GF3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a short view of how the FH20 grades vs the GF3 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic FH20 Gallery and Panasonic GF3 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FH20 offers outside dimensions of 100mm x 56mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") along with a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Panasonic GF3 has dimensions of 108mm x 67mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 264 grams (0.58 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic FH20 and Panasonic GF3 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select during that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the FH20 compared to the GF3.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the FH20 and GF3 is 93 and 90 respectively.

Generally, it's tough to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing technical specs. The picture here should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH20 and GF3.

As you can tell, both cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The FH20 because of its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field trickier and the Panasonic FH20 will offer greater detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The more aged FH20 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.