Panasonic FH3 vs Panasonic L1
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Panasonic FH3 vs Panasonic L1 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
- Announced January 2010
- Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FS11
(Full Review)
- 7MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- No Video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 606g - 146 x 87 x 77mm
- Launched April 2007

Panasonic FH3 vs Panasonic L1 Overview
The following is a in depth assessment of the Panasonic FH3 versus Panasonic L1, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Advanced DSLR and both are manufactured by Panasonic. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the FH3 (14MP) and L1 (7MP) and the FH3 (1/2.3") and L1 (Four Thirds) feature totally different sensor sizes.

The FH3 was released 2 years after the L1 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FH3 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic L1 being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before going in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a short highlight of how the FH3 grades against the L1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Panasonic FH3 vs Panasonic L1 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH3 Gallery & Panasonic L1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH3 over the Panasonic L1
FH3 | L1 | |||
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Launched | January 2010 | ![]() | April 2007 | Newer by 34 months |
Display dimension | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 207k | Crisper display (+23k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic L1 over the Panasonic FH3
L1 | FH3 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial precise focusing |
Common features in the Panasonic FH3 and Panasonic L1
FH3 | L1 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither features selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither features Touch display |
Panasonic FH3 vs Panasonic L1 Physical Comparison
When you are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic FH3 enjoys external measurements of 98mm x 55mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) and the Panasonic L1 has specifications of 146mm x 87mm x 77mm (5.7" x 3.4" x 3.0") with a weight of 606 grams (1.34 lbs).
Analyze the Panasonic FH3 versus Panasonic L1 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the FH3 versus the L1.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the FH3 and L1 is 94 and 65 respectively.

Panasonic FH3 vs Panasonic L1 Sensor Comparison
Often, it can be tough to envision the gap between sensor dimensions just by looking at technical specs. The pic below will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the FH3 and L1.
As you have seen, the two cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The FH3 because of its tinier sensor will make getting shallower DOF harder and the Panasonic FH3 will resolve greater detail as a result of its extra 7MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images much more aggressively. The younger FH3 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic FH3 vs Panasonic L1 Screen and ViewFinder


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Panasonic FH3 vs Panasonic L1 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1 |
Also referred to as | Lumix DMC-FS11 | - |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Advanced DSLR |
Announced | 2010-01-06 | 2007-04-11 |
Physical type | Compact | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | Four Thirds |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 7 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 3136 x 2352 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 1600 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 3 |
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 distance | 5cm | - |
Amount of lenses | - | 45 |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.7 inch | 2.5 inch |
Screen resolution | 230k dots | 207k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 95 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.46x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60s | 60s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1600s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 6.0fps | 3.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.80 m | 13.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, Red-Eye Auto, On, Red-Eye On, Red-Eye Slow Sync, Off, Slow Sync (1&2) |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | - | 1/160s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | - |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | None |
Video format | Motion JPEG | - |
Mic 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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 165g (0.36 pounds) | 606g (1.34 pounds) |
Dimensions | 98 x 55 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 146 x 87 x 77mm (5.7" x 3.4" x 3.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal | SD/MMC card |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Price at launch | $160 | $1,500 |