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Panasonic FH3 vs Panasonic FX580

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32

Panasonic FH3 vs Panasonic FX580 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
  • Revealed January 2010
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FS11
Panasonic FX580
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 167g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
  • Introduced January 2009
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FX550
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Panasonic FH3 vs Panasonic FX580 Overview

Let's look more closely at the Panasonic FH3 versus Panasonic FX580, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and they are both created by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FH3 (14MP) and the FX580 (12MP) is relatively close and they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FH3 was manufactured 12 months after the FX580 so they are of a similar age. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the FH3 grades vs the FX580 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH3 over the Panasonic FX580

 FH3 FX580 
IntroducedJanuary 2010January 2009More modern by 12 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic FX580 over the Panasonic FH3

 FX580 FH3 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Panasonic FH3 and Panasonic FX580

 FH3 FX580 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Panasonic FH3 vs Panasonic FX580 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic FH3 features outside measurements of 98mm x 55mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) while the Panasonic FX580 has specifications of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use at that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the FH3 compared to the FX580.

Panasonic FH3 vs Panasonic FX580 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the FH3 and FX580 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic FH3 vs Panasonic FX580 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH3 vs Panasonic FX580 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very difficult to see the difference in sensor sizes only by looking through specs. The pic below might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the FH3 and FX580.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Panasonic FH3 to result in greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more recent FH3 will have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Panasonic FH3 vs Panasonic FX580 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH3 vs Panasonic FX580 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH3 vs Panasonic FX580 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH3 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic FX580 Portrait photography advice
28
megapixel count decent (14MP)
no manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
26
provides face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH3 Street photography info
Panasonic FX580 Street photography info
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH3 Sports photography details
Panasonic FX580 Sports photography details
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
very slow continuous shooting (6.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
27
image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames per second)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH3 Travel photography info
Panasonic FX580 Travel photography info
65
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse function
does not have selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
58
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
missing Timelapse mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH3 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic FX580 Landscape photography highlights
37
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7")
no manual mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
37
reasonably wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
manual exposure not available
low resolution sensor (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FH3
Vlogging with Panasonic FX580
29
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone port
31
reasonably wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone support
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Panasonic FH3 vs Panasonic FX580 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH3 and Panasonic FX580
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580
General Information
Brand Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580
Also called as Lumix DMC-FS11 Lumix DMC-FX550
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-01-06 2009-01-27
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 1600
Highest boosted ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 6.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 6.80 m 6.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data 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 165 gr (0.36 lb) 167 gr (0.37 lb)
Dimensions 98 x 55 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" 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 shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $160 $499