Panasonic FH3 vs Panasonic FX700
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Panasonic FH3 vs Panasonic FX700 Key Specs
(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
- Launched January 2010
- Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FS11
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-120mm (F2.2-5.9) lens
- 176g - 104 x 56 x 25mm
- Launched July 2010
Panasonic FH3 vs Panasonic FX700 Overview
Let's examine more closely at the Panasonic FH3 vs Panasonic FX700, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both are created by Panasonic. The image resolution of the FH3 (14MP) and the FX700 (14MP) is fairly well matched and they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe FH3 was released 6 months prior to the FX700 and they are of a similar age. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple summary of how the FH3 scores vs the FX700 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Panasonic FH3 vs Panasonic FX700 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic FH3 Gallery & Panasonic FX700 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH3 over the Panasonic FX700
FH3 | FX700 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic FX700 over the Panasonic FH3
FX700 | FH3 | |||
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Focus manually | Dial exact focusing | |||
Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Panasonic FH3 and Panasonic FX700
FH3 | FX700 | |||
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Launched | January 2010 | July 2010 | Similar age | |
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Same display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen |
Panasonic FH3 vs Panasonic FX700 Physical Comparison
If you are intending to travel with your camera, you will need to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FH3 enjoys outer dimensions of 98mm x 55mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) and the Panasonic FX700 has proportions of 104mm x 56mm x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs).
See the Panasonic FH3 vs Panasonic FX700 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the FH3 and the FX700.
Using size and weight, the portability score of the FH3 and FX700 is 94 and 94 respectively.
Panasonic FH3 vs Panasonic FX700 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is very hard to picture the gap between sensor dimensions only by reading through specs. The pic here might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the FH3 and FX700.
All in all, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same MP and you can expect similar quality of images though you will need to consider the launch date of the products into consideration.
Panasonic FH3 vs Panasonic FX700 Screen and ViewFinder
Photography Type Scores
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Panasonic FH3 vs Panasonic FX700 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 |
Also called | Lumix DMC-FS11 | - |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2010-01-06 | 2010-07-21 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | Venus Engine FHD |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 14MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4320 x 3240 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 24-120mm (5.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.8-6.9 | f/2.2-5.9 |
Macro focus range | 5cm | 3cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 60 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 6.0 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 6.80 m | 7.40 m |
Flash options | 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) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | AVCHD |
Mic 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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 165 gr (0.36 pounds) | 176 gr (0.39 pounds) |
Dimensions | 98 x 55 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 104 x 56 x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0") |
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 | ||
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 secs) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Price at launch | $160 | $399 |