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Panasonic FH3 vs Panasonic FP2

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
17
Overall
29

Panasonic FH3 vs Panasonic FP2 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
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-FS11
Panasonic FP2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 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
  • Revealed January 2010
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Panasonic FH3 vs Panasonic FP2 Overview

Let's take a more detailed look at the Panasonic FH3 vs Panasonic FP2, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact and both are built by Panasonic. The image resolution of the FH3 (14MP) and the FP2 (14MP) is fairly well matched and they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FH3 was revealed at a similar time to the FP2 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FH3 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FP2 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving in to a thorough comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the FH3 grades against the FP2 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH3 over the Panasonic FP2

 FH3 FP2 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FP2 over the Panasonic FH3

 FP2 FH3 

Common features in the Panasonic FH3 and Panasonic FP2

 FH3 FP2 
RevealedJanuary 2010January 2010Similar generation
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display sizing
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Panasonic FH3 vs Panasonic FP2 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FH3 has outside measurements 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 FP2 has measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the FH3 vs the FP2.

Panasonic FH3 vs Panasonic FP2 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the FH3 and FP2 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic FH3 vs Panasonic FP2 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH3 vs Panasonic FP2 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be tough to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reading through technical specs. The image here will offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the FH3 and FP2.

As you can tell, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same resolution therefore you should expect similar quality of pictures although you have to factor the production date of the products into consideration.

Panasonic FH3 vs Panasonic FP2 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH3 vs Panasonic FP2 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH3 vs Panasonic FP2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH3 Portrait photography features
Panasonic FP2 Portrait photography features
28
megapixel count decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
28
decent MP (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH3 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FP2 as a Street photography camera
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
heavier than others in class (151 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH3 Sports photography information
Panasonic FP2 Sports photography information
35
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
low frames per second (6.0 fps)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH3 Travel photography features
Panasonic FP2 Travel photography features
65
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
no Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
56
decent MP (14MP)
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than others in class (151 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH3 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic FP2 Landscape photography advice
37
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Timelapse recording
33
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH3 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FP2 as a Vlogging camera
29
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone socket
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic jack
heavier than others in class (151g)
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Panasonic FH3 vs Panasonic FP2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH3 and Panasonic FP2
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2
Also called as Lumix DMC-FS11 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Announced 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 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing range 5cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 6.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 6.80 m 4.90 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 165 grams (0.36 lb) 151 grams (0.33 lb)
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 Overall 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
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $160 $80