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Panasonic FH3 vs Panasonic GH5

Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH5 front
Portability
59
Imaging
60
Features
89
Overall
71

Panasonic FH3 vs Panasonic GH5 Key Specs

Panasonic FH3
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 165g - 98 x 55 x 24mm
  • Revealed January 2010
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FS11
Panasonic GH5
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 725g - 139 x 98 x 87mm
  • Introduced January 2017
  • Previous Model is Panasonic GH4
  • Renewed by Panasonic GH5 II
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Panasonic FH3 vs Panasonic GH5 Overview

The following is a in-depth overview of the Panasonic FH3 and Panasonic GH5, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless and both of them are created by Panasonic. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the FH3 (14MP) and GH5 (20MP) and the FH3 (1/2.3") and GH5 (Four Thirds) come with totally different sensor sizes.

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The FH3 was launched 8 years before the GH5 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FH3 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic GH5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the FH3 scores against the GH5 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH3 over the Panasonic GH5

 FH3 GH5 

Reasons to pick Panasonic GH5 over the Panasonic FH3

 GH5 FH3 
IntroducedJanuary 2017January 2010Newer by 85 months
Manual focus More precise focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen sizing3.2"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1620k230kSharper screen (+1390k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Panasonic FH3 and Panasonic GH5

 FH3 GH5 

Panasonic FH3 vs Panasonic GH5 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to travel with your camera, you will need to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FH3 provides physical 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 GH5 has proportions of 139mm x 98mm x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") accompanied by a weight of 725 grams (1.60 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic FH3 and Panasonic GH5 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the FH3 vs the GH5.

Panasonic FH3 vs Panasonic GH5 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FH3 and GH5 is 94 and 59 respectively.

Panasonic FH3 vs Panasonic GH5 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH3 vs Panasonic GH5 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is difficult to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions just by reading a spec sheet. The image underneath should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the FH3 and GH5.

Clearly, both of these cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The FH3 featuring a tinier sensor will make achieving shallower DOF tougher and the Panasonic GH5 will offer you greater detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures far more aggressively. The more aged FH3 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Panasonic FH3 vs Panasonic GH5 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH3 vs Panasonic GH5 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH3 vs Panasonic GH5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH3 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic GH5 as a Portrait photography camera
28
good resolution (14MP)
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
76
you can focus manually
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH3 Street photography advice
Panasonic GH5 Street photography advice
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
74
screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
features focus via touch
environment proofing
very good high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH3 Sports photography advice
Panasonic GH5 Sports photography advice
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
very slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
68
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good megapixels (20MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers tracking autofocus
environment proofing
bad battery life (410 per charge)
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH3 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic GH5 as a Travel photography camera
64
good resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
no Timelapse mode
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
68
environment proofing
supports bluetooth
features focus via touch
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
display is selfie friendly
bad battery life (410 per charge)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FH3
Landscape photography with Panasonic GH5
37
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Timelapse mode
75
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a good size (3.2")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
does not have low pass filter
very good high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
environment proofing
has double storage slots
bad battery life (410 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH3 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic GH5 as a Vlogging camera
29
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone support
75
display is selfie friendly
touch screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detection autofocus
high video quality (4096 x 2160 pixels)
comes with external microphone port
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Panasonic FH3 vs Panasonic GH5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH3 and Panasonic GH5
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH5
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH5
Also called Lumix DMC-FS11 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Pro Mirrorless
Revealed 2010-01-06 2017-01-04
Body design Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 5184 x 3888
Highest native ISO 6400 25600
Lowest native ISO 80 200
RAW images
Lowest enhanced ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 225
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) -
Largest aperture f/2.8-6.9 -
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Number of lenses - 107
Focal length multiplier 5.9 2.1
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display size 2.7" 3.2"
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 1,620 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 3,680 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.76x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/8000s
Fastest quiet shutter speed - 1/16000s
Continuous shutter speed 6.0fps 12.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 6.80 m no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, Auto/Redeye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On w/Redeye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync w/Redeye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 4096 x 2160 (24p), 3840 x 2160 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 4096x2160
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.1 Gen 1(5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 165 gr (0.36 lbs) 725 gr (1.60 lbs)
Dimensions 98 x 55 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 139 x 98 x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 77
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.9
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.0
DXO Low light rating not tested 807
Other
Battery life - 410 images
Battery form - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs; 10 secs w/3 shots)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II compatible)
Storage slots 1 Two
Retail cost $160 $1,298