Panasonic FH3 vs Panasonic FX75

Its time to take a deeper look at the Panasonic FH3 and Panasonic FX75, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both are produced by Panasonic. The resolution of the FH3 (14MP) and the FX75 (14MP) is very comparable and they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FH3 was manufactured 4 months prior to the FX75 so they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a in-depth comparison, below is a quick summary of how the FH3 scores against the FX75 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic FH3 Gallery and Panasonic FX75 Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and size. The Panasonic FH3 provides 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 FX75 has specifications of 103mm x 55mm x 23mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic FH3 and Panasonic FX75 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the FH3 compared to the FX75.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the FH3 and FX75 is 94 and 94 respectively.

In many cases, it is tough to see the gap in sensor sizes just by going through technical specs. The pic below may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the FH3 and FX75.

As you can tell, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same resolution so you should expect comparable quality of files however you will need to consider the release date of the cameras into account.