Panasonic FH3 vs Panasonic FH5
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Panasonic FH3 vs Panasonic FH5 Key Specs
(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
(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
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 GlossaryThe 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.
Panasonic FH3 vs Panasonic FH5 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic FH3 Gallery & Panasonic FH5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH3 over the Panasonic FH5
FH3 | FH5 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH5 over the Panasonic FH3
FH5 | FH3 | |||
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Released | January 2011 | January 2010 | Newer by 12 months |
Common features in the Panasonic FH3 and Panasonic FH5
FH3 | FH5 | |||
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Manual focus | Lack of manual focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display sizing | 2.7" | 2.7" | Equivalent display dimensions | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Equal 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.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.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FH3 and FH5 is 94 and 96 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic FH3 vs Panasonic FH5 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5 | |
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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 |