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Panasonic FH3 vs Panasonic SZ10

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10 front
Portability
93
Imaging
41
Features
34
Overall
38

Panasonic FH3 vs Panasonic SZ10 Key Specs

Panasonic FH3
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 165g - 98 x 55 x 24mm
  • Launched January 2010
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FS11
Panasonic SZ10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 177g - 99 x 60 x 30mm
  • Introduced January 2015
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Panasonic FH3 vs Panasonic SZ10 Overview

In this article, we are evaluating the Panasonic FH3 versus Panasonic SZ10, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both sold by Panasonic. The resolution of the FH3 (14MP) and the SZ10 (16MP) is fairly close and they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FH3 was announced 6 years before the SZ10 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the FH3 matches up vs the SZ10 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH3 over the Panasonic SZ10

 FH3 SZ10 

Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ10 over the Panasonic FH3

 SZ10 FH3 
IntroducedJanuary 2015January 2010Fresher by 60 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FH3 and Panasonic SZ10

 FH3 SZ10 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Panasonic FH3 vs Panasonic SZ10 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FH3 enjoys outer 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) while the Panasonic SZ10 has measurements of 99mm x 60mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the FH3 vs the SZ10.

Panasonic FH3 vs Panasonic SZ10 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the FH3 and SZ10 is 94 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic FH3 vs Panasonic SZ10 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH3 vs Panasonic SZ10 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizing just by researching specifications. The graphic underneath will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the FH3 and SZ10.

To sum up, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should anticipate the Panasonic SZ10 to provide you with more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The older FH3 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Panasonic FH3 vs Panasonic SZ10 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH3 vs Panasonic SZ10 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH3 vs Panasonic SZ10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FH3
Portrait photography with Panasonic SZ10
28
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
36
MP count good (16 megapixels)
includes face detect autofocus
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH3 Street photography details
Panasonic SZ10 Street photography details
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
70
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (177g)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH3 Sports photography details
Panasonic SZ10 Sports photography details
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
continuous shooting slow (6.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
continuous shooting slow (1.4 fps)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery (200 CIPA)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FH3
Travel photography with Panasonic SZ10
65
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse recording
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
67
lighter than average in class (177 grams)
MP count good (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
great zoom (288mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
low battery (200 shots)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FH3
Landscape photography with Panasonic SZ10
37
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
42
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
no manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
low battery (200 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH3 Vlogging features
Panasonic SZ10 Vlogging features
29
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone jack
32
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
lighter than average in class (177 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic port
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Panasonic FH3 vs Panasonic SZ10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH3 and Panasonic SZ10
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10
Alternate name Lumix DMC-FS11 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2010-01-06 2015-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 1600
Maximum boosted ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 6.0fps 1.4fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 6.80 m 5.20 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye, off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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) 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p), 320 x 240 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
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 pounds) 177 grams (0.39 pounds)
Dimensions 98 x 55 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 99 x 60 x 30mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 200 photographs
Battery form - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $160 $200