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Panasonic FH3 vs Panasonic LX7

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 front
Portability
86
Imaging
35
Features
61
Overall
45

Panasonic FH3 vs Panasonic LX7 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
  • Introduced January 2010
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FS11
Panasonic LX7
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400 (Bump to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-90mm (F1.4-2.3) lens
  • 298g - 111 x 68 x 46mm
  • Launched October 2012
  • Old Model is Panasonic LX5
  • Replacement is Panasonic LX10
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Panasonic FH3 vs Panasonic LX7 Overview

Lets look much closer at the Panasonic FH3 vs Panasonic LX7, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both of them are created by Panasonic. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the FH3 (14MP) and LX7 (10MP) and the FH3 (1/2.3") and LX7 (1/1.7") feature totally different sensor size.

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The FH3 was announced 3 years earlier than the LX7 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a simple summary of how the FH3 matches up versus the LX7 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH3 over the Panasonic LX7

 FH3 LX7 

Reasons to pick Panasonic LX7 over the Panasonic FH3

 LX7 FH3 
LaunchedOctober 2012January 2010More modern by 33 months
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kClearer display (+690k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FH3 and Panasonic LX7

 FH3 LX7 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Panasonic FH3 vs Panasonic LX7 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry around your camera, you need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FH3 offers physical dimensions of 98mm x 55mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) while the Panasonic LX7 has dimensions of 111mm x 68mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") with a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic FH3 vs Panasonic LX7 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use at that moment. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the FH3 compared to the LX7.

Panasonic FH3 vs Panasonic LX7 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the FH3 and LX7 is 94 and 86 respectively.

Panasonic FH3 vs Panasonic LX7 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH3 vs Panasonic LX7 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is difficult to see the difference in sensor sizes just by researching specs. The pic below should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the FH3 and LX7.

All in all, each of the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The FH3 with its smaller sensor will make achieving bokeh more difficult and the Panasonic FH3 will provide you with greater detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more aged FH3 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Panasonic FH3 vs Panasonic LX7 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH3 vs Panasonic LX7 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH3 vs Panasonic LX7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH3 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic LX7 as a Portrait photography camera
28
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
45
has manual focus
comes with face detect focus
exports RAW files
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH3 Street photography info
Panasonic LX7 Street photography info
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
58
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
heavier than competition (298 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH3 Sports photography info
Panasonic LX7 Sports photography info
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
42
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking focus
better than average battery power (330 shots)
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH3 Travel photography features
Panasonic LX7 Travel photography features
65
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse mode
does not have selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
64
better than average battery power (330 shots)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.4)
heavier than competition (298g)
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH3 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic LX7 as a Landscape photography camera
37
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
manual focus not available
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
57
has manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.4)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
better than average battery power (330 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH3 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic LX7 Vlogging highlights
29
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone jack
33
reasonably wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.4)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
no mic port
heavier than competition (298 grams)
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Panasonic FH3 vs Panasonic LX7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH3 and Panasonic LX7
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7
General Information
Brand Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7
Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FS11 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-01-06 2012-10-15
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Venus Engine
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Max boosted ISO - 12800
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 23
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-90mm (3.8x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/1.4-2.3
Macro focus distance 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 4.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic (optional)
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 6.0fps 11.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 6.80 m 8.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 165 grams (0.36 lbs) 298 grams (0.66 lbs)
Dimensions 98 x 55 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 111 x 68 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 50
DXO Color Depth score not tested 20.7
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.7
DXO Low light score not tested 147
Other
Battery life - 330 images
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images))
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $160 $400