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Panasonic FH3 vs Panasonic FH5

Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
31
Overall
35

Panasonic FH3 vs Panasonic FH5 Key Specs

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
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FS11
Panasonic FH5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
  • 121g - 94 x 54 x 19mm
  • Released January 2011
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FS18
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Panasonic FH3 vs Panasonic FH5 Overview

The following is a extended comparison of the Panasonic FH3 vs Panasonic FH5, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and they are both designed by Panasonic. The resolution of the FH3 (14MP) and the FH5 (16MP) is very well matched and they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The FH3 was introduced 12 months earlier than the FH5 and they are of a similar age. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a complete comparison, below is a concise summary of how the FH3 grades versus the FH5 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH3 over the Panasonic FH5

 FH3 FH5 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH5 over the Panasonic FH3

 FH5 FH3 
ReleasedJanuary 2011January 2010Newer by 12 months

Common features in the Panasonic FH3 and Panasonic FH5

 FH3 FH5 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Panasonic FH3 vs Panasonic FH5 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to travel with your camera often, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FH3 comes with exterior dimensions of 98mm x 55mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FH5 has proportions of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") along with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic FH3 vs Panasonic FH5 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the FH3 against the FH5.

Panasonic FH3 vs Panasonic FH5 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FH3 and FH5 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic FH3 vs Panasonic FH5 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH3 vs Panasonic FH5 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is difficult to see the contrast between sensor dimensions just by looking at technical specs. The pic here will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the FH3 and FH5.

As you have seen, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Panasonic FH5 to resolve greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images a little more aggressively. The more aged FH3 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic FH3 vs Panasonic FH5 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH3 vs Panasonic FH5 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH3 vs Panasonic FH5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH3 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic FH5 Portrait photography factors
28
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
34
decent MP (16MP)
comes with face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH3 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FH5 as a Street photography camera
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
67
image stabilization (Optical)
has touch to focus
lighter than average in class (121 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH3 Sports photography information
Panasonic FH5 Sports photography information
34
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
slow frames per second (6.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
40
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
max fps very slow (4.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH3 Travel photography info
Panasonic FH5 Travel photography info
64
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse function
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.8)
71
lighter than average in class (121 grams)
has touch to focus
decent MP (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
no Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH3 Landscape photography info
Panasonic FH5 Landscape photography info
37
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7")
no manual mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Time Lapse function
38
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH3 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic FH5 Vlogging highlights
29
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic support
33
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
lighter than average in class (121 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone jack
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Panasonic FH3 vs Panasonic FH5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH3 and Panasonic FH5
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5
General Information
Company Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5
Alternate name Lumix DMC-FS11 Lumix DMC-FS18
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2010-01-06 2011-01-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine IV
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 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.1-6.5
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
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 speed 6.0fps 4.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 6.80 m 3.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 165 grams (0.36 lbs) 121 grams (0.27 lbs)
Dimensions 98 x 55 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 94 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7")
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
Battery life - 260 images
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $160 $169