Panasonic FH3 vs Panasonic FZ300

Lets look more closely at the Panasonic FH3 versus Panasonic FZ300, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are designed by Panasonic. The resolution of the FH3 (14MP) and the FZ300 (12MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FH3 was released 6 years earlier than the FZ300 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FH3 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the FH3 scores versus the FZ300 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic FH3 Gallery & Panasonic FZ300 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FH3 provides exterior dimensions of 98mm x 55mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FZ300 has proportions of 132mm x 92mm x 117mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.6") having a weight of 691 grams (1.52 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the FH3 vs the FZ300.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FH3 and FZ300 is 94 and 59 respectively.

More often than not, it can be tough to envision the gap between sensor sizes merely by looking at a spec sheet. The picture below will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH3 and FZ300.

Clearly, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Panasonic FH3 to give more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged FH3 is going to be behind in sensor technology.