Panasonic FH3 vs Panasonic FH6

On this page, we are looking at the Panasonic FH3 versus Panasonic FH6, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and they are both built by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FH3 (14MP) and the FH6 (14MP) is very well matched and both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FH3 was launched 24 months prior to the FH6 making them a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a detailed comparison, here is a quick overview of how the FH3 scores against the FH6 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic FH3 Gallery & Panasonic FH6 Gallery.

If you're planning to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic FH3 has external measurements of 98mm x 55mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) and the Panasonic FH6 has specifications of 96mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic FH3 versus Panasonic FH6 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the FH3 and the FH6.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the FH3 and FH6 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Oftentimes, its hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizing only by looking at technical specs. The visual here will give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the FH3 and FH6.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact MP so you can expect similar quality of files though you should really take the launch date of the products into consideration. The older FH3 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.