Panasonic FH3 vs Panasonic LX100

Let's take a more detailed look at the Panasonic FH3 vs Panasonic LX100, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact and they are both built by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FH3 (14MP) and the LX100 (13MP) is pretty similar but the FH3 (1/2.3") and LX100 (Four Thirds) offer totally different sensor sizing.

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The FH3 was brought out 5 years prior to the LX100 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FH3 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic LX100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a in depth comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the FH3 scores vs the LX100 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic FH3 Gallery and Panasonic LX100 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FH3 comes with outside measurements of 98mm x 55mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) and the Panasonic LX100 has measurements of 115mm x 66mm x 55mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.2") accompanied by a weight of 393 grams (0.87 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the FH3 versus the LX100.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the FH3 and LX100 is 94 and 83 respectively.

Often, it's hard to see the difference between sensor measurements merely by going over specs. The visual underneath will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the FH3 and LX100.

All in all, both of those cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The FH3 due to its tinier sensor will make getting bokeh harder and the Panasonic FH3 will offer extra detail having its extra 1MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots more aggressively. The older FH3 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.