Panasonic FH3 vs Panasonic LX7

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.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic FH3 Gallery & Panasonic LX7 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.