Panasonic FH3 vs Panasonic FZ150

Here is a detailed assessment of the Panasonic FH3 versus Panasonic FZ150, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are designed by Panasonic. The image resolution of the FH3 (14MP) and the FZ150 (12MP) is relatively well matched and they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FH3 was brought out 3 years before the FZ150 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FH3 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ150 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a concise summation of how the FH3 grades vs the FZ150 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH3 Gallery & Panasonic FZ150 Gallery.

If you're going to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FH3 comes with external measurements of 98mm x 55mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) while the Panasonic FZ150 has measurements of 124mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") having a weight of 528 grams (1.16 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the FH3 against the FZ150.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the FH3 and FZ150 is 94 and 67 respectively.

Often, it is very hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizing just by checking specifications. The photograph underneath should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the FH3 and FZ150.

Plainly, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Panasonic FH3 to give you more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The older FH3 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.