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Panasonic FH3 vs Panasonic FX90

Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
34
Overall
34

Panasonic FH3 vs Panasonic FX90 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
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FS11
Panasonic FX90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.5-5.9) lens
  • 149g - 102 x 56 x 22mm
  • Launched August 2011
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Panasonic FH3 vs Panasonic FX90 Overview

The following is a comprehensive review of the Panasonic FH3 versus Panasonic FX90, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and they are both sold by Panasonic. The resolution of the FH3 (14MP) and the FX90 (12MP) is very close and they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FH3 was launched 19 months earlier than the FX90 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a in depth comparison, below is a quick overview of how the FH3 matches up versus the FX90 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH3 over the Panasonic FX90

 FH3 FX90 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FX90 over the Panasonic FH3

 FX90 FH3 
LaunchedAugust 2011January 2010Newer by 19 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Panasonic FH3 and Panasonic FX90

 FH3 FX90 
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Panasonic FH3 vs Panasonic FX90 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to travel with your camera often, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FH3 has exterior dimensions of 98mm x 55mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) and the Panasonic FX90 has dimensions of 102mm x 56mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic FH3 versus Panasonic FX90 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the FH3 against the FX90.

Panasonic FH3 vs Panasonic FX90 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the FH3 and FX90 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic FH3 vs Panasonic FX90 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH3 vs Panasonic FX90 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very tough to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions only by researching technical specs. The picture here might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the FH3 and FX90.

As you can tell, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You should expect to see the Panasonic FH3 to result in extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos much more aggressively. The more aged FH3 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic FH3 vs Panasonic FX90 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH3 vs Panasonic FX90 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH3 vs Panasonic FX90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH3 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FX90 as a Portrait photography camera
28
good resolution (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
21
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH3 Street photography advice
Panasonic FX90 Street photography advice
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
boasts touch to focus
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH3 Sports photography factors
Panasonic FX90 Sports photography factors
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
continuous shooting slow (6.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
30
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (4.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (200 CIPA)
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FH3
Travel photography with Panasonic FX90
64
good resolution (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse function
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
60
boasts touch to focus
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
terrible battery life (200 per charge)
megapixel count low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH3 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic FX90 Landscape photography advice
37
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
36
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
no manual control
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
terrible battery life (200 shots)
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH3 Vlogging info
Panasonic FX90 Vlogging info
29
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone socket
33
pretty wide (24mm)
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing external mic port
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Panasonic FH3 vs Panasonic FX90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH3 and Panasonic FX90
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90
Alternative name Lumix DMC-FS11 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-01-06 2011-08-26
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 23
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/2.5-5.9
Macro focusing range 5cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 6.0fps 4.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 6.80 m 5.90 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, 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, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 165g (0.36 pounds) 149g (0.33 pounds)
Dimensions 98 x 55 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 102 x 56 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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
Battery life - 200 images
Battery form - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $160 $227