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Panasonic FH3 vs Panasonic FX700

Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
44
Overall
39

Panasonic FH3 vs Panasonic FX700 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
  • Launched January 2010
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FS11
Panasonic FX700
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH3 over the Panasonic FX700

 FH3 FX700 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FX700 over the Panasonic FH3

 FX700 FH3 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Panasonic FH3 and Panasonic FX700

 FH3 FX700 
LaunchedJanuary 2010July 2010Similar age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic FH3 vs Panasonic FX700 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the FH3 and FX700 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic FH3 vs Panasonic FX700 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH3 vs Panasonic FX700 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH3 vs Panasonic FX700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH3 Portrait photography features
Panasonic FX700 Portrait photography features
28
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
38
has manual focus
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH3 Street photography highlights
Panasonic FX700 Street photography highlights
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH3 Sports photography features
Panasonic FX700 Sports photography features
34
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
max fps low (6.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH3 Travel photography information
Panasonic FX700 Travel photography information
64
resolution is good (14MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
doesn't have selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
65
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH3 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic FX700 Landscape photography factors
37
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
49
has manual focus
really wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.2)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH3 Vlogging details
Panasonic FX700 Vlogging details
29
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic port
33
really wide (24mm)
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of mic support
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Panasonic FH3 vs Panasonic FX700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH3 and Panasonic FX700
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700
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