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Panasonic FH3 vs Panasonic FP1

Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
13
Overall
26

Panasonic FH3 vs Panasonic FP1 Key Specs

Panasonic FH3
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 165g - 98 x 55 x 24mm
  • Revealed January 2010
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FS11
Panasonic FP1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 151g - 99 x 59 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2010
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Panasonic FH3 vs Panasonic FP1 Overview

Lets look a little more closely at the Panasonic FH3 and Panasonic FP1, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact and both are designed by Panasonic. The image resolution of the FH3 (14MP) and the FP1 (12MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FH3 was brought out at a similar time to the FP1 which means that they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FH3 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FP1 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting into a in depth comparison, here is a brief summary of how the FH3 scores against the FP1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH3 over the Panasonic FP1

 FH3 FP1 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FP1 over the Panasonic FH3

 FP1 FH3 

Common features in the Panasonic FH3 and Panasonic FP1

 FH3 FP1 
IntroducedJanuary 2010January 2010Similar generation
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Panasonic FH3 vs Panasonic FP1 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FH3 provides exterior dimensions of 98mm x 55mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FP1 has proportions of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic FH3 and Panasonic FP1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the FH3 versus the FP1.

Panasonic FH3 vs Panasonic FP1 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FH3 and FP1 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic FH3 vs Panasonic FP1 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH3 vs Panasonic FP1 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizing only by checking technical specs. The graphic underneath should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the FH3 and FP1.

As you can tell, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should anticipate the Panasonic FH3 to resolve extra detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics a good deal more aggressively.

Panasonic FH3 vs Panasonic FP1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH3 vs Panasonic FP1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH3 vs Panasonic FP1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH3 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic FP1 Portrait photography factors
28
good MP (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
21
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH3 Street photography highlights
Panasonic FP1 Street photography highlights
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
55
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
heavier than average (151g)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH3 Sports photography features
Panasonic FP1 Sports photography features
34
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
slow frames per second (6.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
25
image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH3 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FP1 as a Travel photography camera
64
good MP (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
does not offer selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
50
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than average (151g)
resolution not great (12MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FH3
Landscape photography with Panasonic FP1
37
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
28
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH3 Vlogging details
Panasonic FP1 Vlogging details
29
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic socket
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic jack
heavier than average (151 grams)
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Panasonic FH3 vs Panasonic FP1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH3 and Panasonic FP1
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1
General Information
Brand Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1
Otherwise known as Lumix DMC-FS11 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Revealed 2010-01-06 2010-01-06
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor - Venus Engine IV
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing range 5cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed 6.0 frames/s 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 6.80 m 4.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 165g (0.36 lbs) 151g (0.33 lbs)
Physical dimensions 98 x 55 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 99 x 59 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" 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
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $160 $153