Panasonic FH3 vs Panasonic LX10

Let's look a little more closely at the Panasonic FH3 vs Panasonic LX10, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Large Sensor Compact and both of them are sold by Panasonic. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the FH3 (14MP) and LX10 (20MP) and the FH3 (1/2.3") and LX10 (1") boast totally different sensor dimensions.

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The FH3 was revealed 7 years earlier than the LX10 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FH3 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic LX10 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting into a complete comparison, here is a short introduction of how the FH3 grades versus the LX10 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX10. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH3 Gallery and Panasonic LX10 Gallery.

For those who are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FH3 provides external measurements of 98mm x 55mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) whilst the Panasonic LX10 has dimensions of 106mm x 60mm x 42mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.7") and a weight of 310 grams (0.68 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic FH3 vs Panasonic LX10 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the FH3 vs the LX10.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the FH3 and LX10 is 94 and 88 respectively.

Often, it is very difficult to see the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing specifications. The pic below might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the FH3 and LX10.

Plainly, both cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The FH3 with its tinier sensor will make getting shallow DOF trickier and the Panasonic LX10 will offer more detail because of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics more aggressively. The more aged FH3 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.