Panasonic FH3 vs Panasonic G1

Its time to look more in depth at the Panasonic FH3 versus Panasonic G1, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and they are both produced by Panasonic. The resolution of the FH3 (14MP) and the G1 (12MP) is pretty comparable but the FH3 (1/2.3") and G1 (Four Thirds) boast totally different sensor size.

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The FH3 was announced 12 months after the G1 and they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FH3 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic G1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight to a full comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the FH3 matches up against the G1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic FH3 Gallery and Panasonic G1 Gallery.

If you're going to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic FH3 comes with exterior measurements of 98mm x 55mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) and the Panasonic G1 has specifications of 124mm x 84mm x 45mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 1.8") with a weight of 360 grams (0.79 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic FH3 versus Panasonic G1 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use at that moment. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the FH3 and the G1.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FH3 and G1 is 94 and 82 respectively.

Typically, its hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizes simply by going through a spec sheet. The image here should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the FH3 and G1.

Clearly, each of the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The FH3 using its smaller sensor will make getting shallower depth of field harder and the Panasonic FH3 will provide extra detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The younger FH3 will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.