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Panasonic FH3 vs Panasonic FP8

Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29

Panasonic FH3 vs Panasonic FP8 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
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FS11
Panasonic FP8
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 151g - 96 x 60 x 20mm
  • Introduced July 2009
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Panasonic FH3 vs Panasonic FP8 Overview

Lets take a closer look at the Panasonic FH3 versus Panasonic FP8, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact and they are both offered by Panasonic. The image resolution of the FH3 (14MP) and the FP8 (12MP) is very close and they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FH3 was introduced 6 months after the FP8 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FH3 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FP8 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the FH3 matches up against the FP8 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH3 over the Panasonic FP8

 FH3 FP8 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FP8 over the Panasonic FH3

 FP8 FH3 

Common features in the Panasonic FH3 and Panasonic FP8

 FH3 FP8 
IntroducedJanuary 2010July 2009Same age
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display measurement
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

Panasonic FH3 vs Panasonic FP8 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FH3 has external measurements of 98mm x 55mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) and the Panasonic FP8 has dimensions of 96mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") having a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose at that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the FH3 versus the FP8.

Panasonic FH3 vs Panasonic FP8 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FH3 and FP8 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic FH3 vs Panasonic FP8 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH3 vs Panasonic FP8 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizes merely by researching a spec sheet. The picture here might offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the FH3 and FP8.

As you can see, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Panasonic FH3 to result in more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively.

Panasonic FH3 vs Panasonic FP8 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH3 vs Panasonic FP8 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH3 vs Panasonic FP8 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH3 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic FP8 Portrait photography factors
28
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
21
no manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH3 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FP8 as a Street photography camera
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
more heavy than competition in class (151 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH3 Sports photography features
Panasonic FP8 Sports photography features
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
continuous shooting slow (6.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FH3
Travel photography with Panasonic FP8
64
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
56
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
no Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (151 grams)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH3 Landscape photography features
Panasonic FP8 Landscape photography features
37
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
32
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH3 Vlogging features
Panasonic FP8 Vlogging features
29
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone port
28
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not have a selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (151g)
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Panasonic FH3 vs Panasonic FP8 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH3 and Panasonic FP8
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8
General Information
Brand Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8
Alternate name Lumix DMC-FS11 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Revealed 2010-01-06 2009-07-27
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip - Venus Engine V
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 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
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 6.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 6.80 m 5.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
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), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 165g (0.36 pounds) 151g (0.33 pounds)
Dimensions 98 x 55 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 96 x 60 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8")
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 feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at release $160 $300