Panasonic FH3 vs Panasonic FS7

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.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic FH3 Gallery and Panasonic FS7 Gallery.

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).

Contrast the Panasonic FH3 vs Panasonic FS7 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

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.

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

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.