Panasonic FH3 vs Panasonic GH4

Below is a in depth analysis of the Panasonic FH3 vs Panasonic GH4, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless and both are designed by Panasonic. The resolution of the FH3 (14MP) and the GH4 (16MP) is relatively similar but the FH3 (1/2.3") and GH4 (Four Thirds) have totally different sensor size.

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The FH3 was revealed 5 years earlier than the GH4 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FH3 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic GH4 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving right into a in depth comparison, here is a concise overview of how the FH3 grades against the GH4 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH3 Gallery & Panasonic GH4 Gallery.

For those who are intending to lug around your camera, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FH3 comes with outside measurements of 98mm x 55mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GH4 has measurements of 133mm x 93mm x 84mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 560 grams (1.23 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the FH3 against the GH4.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the FH3 and GH4 is 94 and 66 respectively.

Often, it is difficult to see the difference between sensor measurements just by reading specifications. The graphic below may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the FH3 and GH4.

To sum up, both of the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The FH3 with its tinier sensor will make getting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Panasonic GH4 will offer more detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The older FH3 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.