Panasonic FH3 vs Panasonic GX7

Here is a extensive comparison of the Panasonic FH3 vs Panasonic GX7, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless and both of them are offered by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FH3 (14MP) and the GX7 (16MP) is pretty similar but the FH3 (1/2.3") and GX7 (Four Thirds) enjoy different sensor sizes.

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The FH3 was introduced 4 years before the GX7 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FH3 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic GX7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight into a full comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the FH3 grades against the GX7 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH3 Gallery and Panasonic GX7 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera, you need to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FH3 enjoys 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 GX7 has measurements of 123mm x 71mm x 55mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 2.2") along with a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is the front view scale comparison of the FH3 versus the GX7.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the FH3 and GX7 is 94 and 81 respectively.

Oftentimes, its tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizing purely by going over specs. The photograph below should provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH3 and GX7.

All in all, the two cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The FH3 using its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF harder and the Panasonic GX7 will offer extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The older FH3 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.