Panasonic FH3 vs Panasonic FP7
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Panasonic FH3 vs Panasonic FP7 Key Specs
(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
- Launched January 2010
- Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FS11
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
- 147g - 101 x 59 x 18mm
- Launched January 2011
Panasonic FH3 vs Panasonic FP7 Overview
Let's take a more detailed look at the Panasonic FH3 versus Panasonic FP7, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact and both are created by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FH3 (14MP) and the FP7 (16MP) is pretty well matched and they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe FH3 was released 12 months prior to the FP7 so they are both of a similar age. The two cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FH3 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FP7 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before delving straight into a complete comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the FH3 matches up vs the FP7 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Panasonic FH3 vs Panasonic FP7 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic FH3 Gallery & Panasonic FP7 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH3 over the Panasonic FP7
FH3 | FP7 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP7 over the Panasonic FH3
FP7 | FH3 | |||
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Launched | January 2011 | January 2010 | More recent by 12 months | |
Screen dimension | 3.5" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.8") | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Panasonic FH3 and Panasonic FP7
FH3 | FP7 | |||
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Focus manually | No manual focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Same screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen |
Panasonic FH3 vs Panasonic FP7 Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to lug around your camera, you will have to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic FH3 features physical measurements of 98mm x 55mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) while the Panasonic FP7 has specifications of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).
See the Panasonic FH3 versus Panasonic FP7 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the FH3 vs the FP7.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FH3 and FP7 is 94 and 95 respectively.
Panasonic FH3 vs Panasonic FP7 Sensor Comparison
Normally, its hard to envision the gap between sensor measurements simply by checking technical specs. The visual below may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the FH3 and FP7.
As you can tell, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Panasonic FP7 to give you more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots much more aggressively. The older FH3 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.
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Panasonic FH3 vs Panasonic FP7 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 |
Alternate name | Lumix DMC-FS11 | - |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
Launched | 2010-01-06 | 2011-01-05 |
Body design | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | 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 | 14 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing 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 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 35-140mm (4.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.8-6.9 | f/3.5-5.9 |
Macro focus range | 5cm | 10cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7 inches | 3.5 inches |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display tech | - | TFT Touch Screen LCD |
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 | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 6.80 m | 4.90 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file 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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 165 gr (0.36 lb) | 147 gr (0.32 lb) |
Dimensions | 98 x 55 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 101 x 59 x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 240 images |
Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
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 | One | One |
Retail cost | $160 | $227 |