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Panasonic FH3 vs Panasonic FP7

Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36

Panasonic FH3 vs Panasonic FP7 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
  • Launched January 2010
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FS11
Panasonic FP7
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH3 over the Panasonic FP7

 FH3 FP7 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FP7 over the Panasonic FH3

 FP7 FH3 
LaunchedJanuary 2011January 2010More recent by 12 months
Screen dimension3.5"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.8")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Panasonic FH3 and Panasonic FP7

 FH3 FP7 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic FH3 vs Panasonic FP7 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FH3 and FP7 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic FH3 vs Panasonic FP7 top view buttons comparison

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.

Panasonic FH3 vs Panasonic FP7 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH3 vs Panasonic FP7 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH3 vs Panasonic FP7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FH3
Portrait photography with Panasonic FP7
28
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
34
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect autofocus
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH3 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FP7 as a Street photography camera
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
60
image stabilization (Optical)
offers focus by touch
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
more heavy than competitors in class (147 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH3 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic FP7 Sports photography highlights
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
continuous shooting slow (6.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
44
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
good battery (240 per charge)
very slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FH3
Travel photography with Panasonic FP7
64
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
no Timelapse function
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.8)
63
good battery (240 per charge)
offers focus by touch
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
no Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors in class (147g)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FH3
Landscape photography with Panasonic FP7
37
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Timelapse function
41
screen larger than average (3.5")
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
good battery (240 shots)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH3 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic FP7 Vlogging highlights
29
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone socket
29
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone jack
more heavy than competitors in class (147g)
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Panasonic FH3 vs Panasonic FP7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH3 and Panasonic FP7
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7
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