Panasonic FH20 vs Panasonic LX3

Here is a complete overview of the Panasonic FH20 vs Panasonic LX3, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both are produced by Panasonic. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the FH20 (14MP) and LX3 (10MP) and the FH20 (1/2.3") and LX3 (1/1.63") possess different sensor size.

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The FH20 was released 15 months later than the LX3 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the FH20 scores vs the LX3 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic FH20 Gallery & Panasonic LX3 Gallery.

When you are planning to carry your camera, you have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FH20 has outside dimensions of 100mm x 56mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") with a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Panasonic LX3 has measurements of 109mm x 60mm x 27mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 265 grams (0.58 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is the front view size comparison of the FH20 vs the LX3.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the FH20 and LX3 is 93 and 91 respectively.

In many cases, it can be tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing merely by going through a spec sheet. The photograph here will give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH20 and LX3.

Clearly, the two cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The FH20 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Panasonic FH20 will provide extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures far more aggressively. The more modern FH20 should have an advantage in sensor technology.