Panasonic FH3 vs Panasonic FZ28

On this page, we will be contrasting the Panasonic FH3 and Panasonic FZ28, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are built by Panasonic. There exists a large gap between the resolutions of the FH3 (14MP) and FZ28 (10MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FH3 was unveiled 12 months after the FZ28 and they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a complete comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the FH3 matches up versus the FZ28 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic FH3 Gallery & Panasonic FZ28 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic FH3 enjoys outer 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 FZ28 has sizing of 118mm x 75mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") having a weight of 417 grams (0.92 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic FH3 and Panasonic FZ28 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the FH3 against the FZ28.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FH3 and FZ28 is 94 and 72 respectively.

Typically, it is very tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizes purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The pic underneath will give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH3 and FZ28.

Clearly, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Panasonic FH3 to deliver more detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more recent FH3 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.