Panasonic FH3 vs Panasonic FZ60

Here, we will be contrasting the Panasonic FH3 versus Panasonic FZ60, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are created by Panasonic. The image resolution of the FH3 (14MP) and the FZ60 (16MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FH3 was announced 3 years prior to the FZ60 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FH3 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ60 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going straight to a in depth comparison, here is a concise summation of how the FH3 matches up vs the FZ60 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH3 Gallery and Panasonic FZ60 Gallery.

If you're planning to carry your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FH3 has physical 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 FZ60 has dimensions of 120mm x 81mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") along with a weight of 493 grams (1.09 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic FH3 versus Panasonic FZ60 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the FH3 against the FZ60.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the FH3 and FZ60 is 94 and 68 respectively.

Usually, it is very difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizing purely by seeing technical specs. The visual below will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the FH3 and FZ60.

As you can tell, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should expect the Panasonic FZ60 to show greater detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs way more aggressively. The older FH3 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.