Panasonic FH3 vs Panasonic LZ40

Below is a complete overview of the Panasonic FH3 versus Panasonic LZ40, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are designed by Panasonic. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the FH3 (14MP) and LZ40 (20MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FH3 was announced 5 years earlier than the LZ40 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FH3 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic LZ40 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a quick summation of how the FH3 matches up against the LZ40 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH3 Gallery and Panasonic LZ40 Gallery.

If you are going to lug around your camera often, you have to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic FH3 enjoys external 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) and the Panasonic LZ40 has sizing of 126mm x 87mm x 94mm (5.0" x 3.4" x 3.7") with a weight of 524 grams (1.16 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic FH3 versus Panasonic LZ40 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the FH3 against the LZ40.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FH3 and LZ40 is 94 and 67 respectively.

Sometimes, it's tough to imagine the difference between sensor measurements just by reviewing a spec sheet. The photograph below might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the FH3 and LZ40.

Clearly, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You should anticipate the Panasonic LZ40 to offer extra detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics much more aggressively. The older FH3 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.