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Panasonic FH3 vs Panasonic FS7

Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7 front
Portability
95
Imaging
32
Features
17
Overall
26

Panasonic FH3 vs Panasonic FS7 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 FS7
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Expand to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 33-132mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 139g - 97 x 54 x 22mm
  • Released January 2009
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Panasonic FH3 vs Panasonic FS7 Overview

Here, we will be reviewing the Panasonic FH3 vs Panasonic FS7, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact and both are offered by Panasonic. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the FH3 (14MP) and FS7 (10MP) and the FH3 (1/2.3") and FS7 (1/2.5") have different sensor size.

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The FH3 was introduced 12 months later than the FS7 and 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 FS7 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise view of how the FH3 matches up versus the FS7 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH3 over the Panasonic FS7

 FH3 FS7 
ReleasedJanuary 2010January 2009More recent by 12 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic FS7 over the Panasonic FH3

 FS7 FH3 

Common features in the Panasonic FH3 and Panasonic FS7

 FH3 FS7 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen size
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Panasonic FH3 vs Panasonic FS7 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to lug around your camera, you need to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic FH3 features outer 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 FS7 has sizing of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") with a weight of 139 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have during that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the FH3 compared to the FS7.

Panasonic FH3 vs Panasonic FS7 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FH3 and FS7 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic FH3 vs Panasonic FS7 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH3 vs Panasonic FS7 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its tough to imagine the gap in sensor measurements merely by seeing specs. The graphic below will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the FH3 and FS7.

All in all, the two cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The FH3 with its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF simpler and the Panasonic FH3 will show extra detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more recent FH3 provides an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Panasonic FH3 vs Panasonic FS7 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH3 vs Panasonic FS7 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH3 vs Panasonic FS7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH3 Portrait photography details
Panasonic FS7 Portrait photography details
28
decent megapixels (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
19
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.5")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH3 Street photography advice
Panasonic FS7 Street photography advice
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.5")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH3 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FS7 as a Sports photography camera
34
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
continuous shooting slow (6.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
24
image stabilization (Optical)
slow frames per second (3.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.5")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH3 Travel photography details
Panasonic FS7 Travel photography details
64
decent megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
does not offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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built-in flash
no Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (10MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH3 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic FS7 Landscape photography highlights
37
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
26
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7")
no manual control
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.5")
does not have RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH3 Vlogging details
Panasonic FS7 Vlogging details
29
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone support
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
no mic port
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Panasonic FH3 vs Panasonic FS7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH3 and Panasonic FS7
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7
General Information
Make Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7
Alternative name Lumix DMC-FS11 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Announced 2010-01-06 2009-01-16
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.5"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 5.744 x 4.308mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 24.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 6400 1600
Maximum boosted ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 33-132mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 6.3
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 6.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 6.80 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, Auto Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced Off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
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) 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 165g (0.36 lb) 139g (0.31 lb)
Physical dimensions 98 x 55 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 97 x 54 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9")
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 recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $160 $160