Panasonic FH3 vs Panasonic GH1
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Panasonic FH3 vs Panasonic GH1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
- 165g - 98 x 55 x 24mm
- Launched January 2010
- Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FS11
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 385g - 124 x 90 x 45mm
- Announced July 2009
- New Model is Panasonic GH2
Panasonic FH3 vs Panasonic GH1 Overview
Here, we are analyzing the Panasonic FH3 vs Panasonic GH1, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless and both of them are created by Panasonic. The resolution of the FH3 (14MP) and the GH1 (12MP) is very similar but the FH3 (1/2.3") and GH1 (Four Thirds) offer totally different sensor measurements.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe FH3 was released 6 months after the GH1 and they are of a similar generation. The two cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FH3 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic GH1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before going into a full comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the FH3 matches up against the GH1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Panasonic FH3 vs Panasonic GH1 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH3 Gallery and Panasonic GH1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH3 over the Panasonic GH1
FH3 | GH1 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic GH1 over the Panasonic FH3
GH1 | FH3 | |||
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Manual focus | More exact focusing | |||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Display size | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Common features in the Panasonic FH3 and Panasonic GH1
FH3 | GH1 | |||
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Announced | January 2010 | July 2009 | Similar generation | |
Touch display | Neither provides Touch display |
Panasonic FH3 vs Panasonic GH1 Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FH3 provides physical measurements 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 GH1 has proportions of 124mm x 90mm x 45mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 1.8") with a weight of 385 grams (0.85 lbs).
Examine the Panasonic FH3 vs Panasonic GH1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the FH3 and the GH1.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FH3 and GH1 is 94 and 81 respectively.
Panasonic FH3 vs Panasonic GH1 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is tough to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions just by going over specifications. The pic below should give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the FH3 and GH1.
To sum up, both of the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The FH3 due to its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field harder and the Panasonic FH3 will deliver greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics way more aggressively.
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Panasonic FH3 vs Panasonic GH1 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1 |
Also Known as | Lumix DMC-FS11 | - |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Advanced Mirrorless |
Launched | 2010-01-06 | 2009-07-10 |
Physical type | Compact | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | Venus Engine HD |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | Four Thirds |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 18.89 x 14.48mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 273.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 1600 |
Maximum boosted ISO | - | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | Micro Four Thirds |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | - |
Maximal aperture | f/2.8-6.9 | - |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | - |
Available lenses | - | 107 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 1.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Screen size | 2.7" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 60 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 6.0 frames per sec | 3.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.80 m | 10.50 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | - | 1/160 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | AVCHD |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 165 gr (0.36 lb) | 385 gr (0.85 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 98 x 55 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 124 x 90 x 45mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 1.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | 64 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 21.6 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 11.6 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 772 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 320 pictures |
Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal | SD/SDHC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch cost | $160 | $949 |