Panasonic FH3 vs Panasonic S2

Below, we will be matching up the Panasonic FH3 vs Panasonic S2, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both are built by Panasonic. The image resolution of the FH3 (14MP) and the S2 (14MP) is relatively comparable and they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FH3 was announced 24 months earlier than the S2 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief summary of how the FH3 grades versus the S2 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic FH3 Gallery and Panasonic S2 Gallery.

For those who are looking to lug around your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic FH3 has got outer 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 S2 has sizing of 98mm x 57mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 112 grams (0.25 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic FH3 vs Panasonic S2 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using at that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the FH3 vs the S2.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FH3 and S2 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Quite often, its tough to visualize the gap in sensor measurements purely by going through specs. The graphic underneath should give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the FH3 and S2.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the identical resolution therefore you should expect comparable quality of pictures but you would want to take the production date of the cameras into account. The older FH3 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.