Panasonic FH3 vs Panasonic SZ3

Below is a in-depth review of the Panasonic FH3 and Panasonic SZ3, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both are manufactured by Panasonic. The image resolution of the FH3 (14MP) and the SZ3 (16MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FH3 was released 4 years earlier than the SZ3 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a full comparison, here is a quick view of how the FH3 matches up versus the SZ3 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic FH3 Gallery and Panasonic SZ3 Gallery.

In case you're looking to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FH3 offers physical measurements of 98mm x 55mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) and the Panasonic SZ3 has proportions of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the FH3 versus the SZ3.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FH3 and SZ3 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Typically, its difficult to envision the gap in sensor measurements merely by going through specifications. The graphic below may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the FH3 and SZ3.

Plainly, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Panasonic SZ3 to produce extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The older FH3 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.