Panasonic FH3 vs Pentax XG-1

Following is a comprehensive analysis of the Panasonic FH3 vs Pentax XG-1, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the FH3 (14MP) and the XG-1 (16MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FH3 was released 5 years before the XG-1 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FH3 being a Compact camera and the Pentax XG-1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting straight to a in depth comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the FH3 matches up against the XG-1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 & Pentax XG-1. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic FH3 Gallery & Pentax XG-1 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic FH3 offers physical 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) while the Pentax XG-1 has specifications of 119mm x 89mm x 98mm (4.7" x 3.5" x 3.9") with a weight of 567 grams (1.25 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have at that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the FH3 and the XG-1.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FH3 and XG-1 is 94 and 66 respectively.

Quite often, its difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizes only by seeing a spec sheet. The pic here will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the FH3 and XG-1.

Clearly, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can expect the Pentax XG-1 to produce greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more aged FH3 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.