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Panasonic FH3 vs Panasonic L1

Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1 front
Portability
65
Imaging
41
Features
38
Overall
39

Panasonic FH3 vs Panasonic L1 Key Specs

Panasonic FH3
(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
Panasonic L1
(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
Photography Glossary

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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH3 over the Panasonic L1

 FH3 L1 
LaunchedJanuary 2010April 2007Newer by 34 months
Display dimension2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution230k207kCrisper display (+23k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic L1 over the Panasonic FH3

 L1 FH3 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing

Common features in the Panasonic FH3 and Panasonic L1

 FH3 L1 
Display typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic FH3 vs Panasonic L1 size comparison

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

Panasonic FH3 vs Panasonic L1 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH3 vs Panasonic L1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH3 vs Panasonic L1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FH3
Portrait photography with Panasonic L1
28
MP count good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
54
focusing manually
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
low megapixels (7 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH3 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic L1 as a Street photography camera
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
58
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
lighter than average (606g)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH3 Sports photography information
Panasonic L1 Sports photography information
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
max frames per second very slow (6.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
40
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
sensor has phase detect AF
max frames per second very slow (3.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (7 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH3 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic L1 as a Travel photography camera
64
MP count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
does not feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
50
lighter than average (606 grams)
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (7MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH3 Landscape photography details
Panasonic L1 Landscape photography details
37
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
47
focusing manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
small screen (2.5")
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (7 megapixels)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FH3
Vlogging with Panasonic L1
29
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone port
9
can't record video
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Panasonic FH3 vs Panasonic L1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH3 and Panasonic L1
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1
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