Panasonic FH3 vs Samsung GX-10

Here is a thorough review of the Panasonic FH3 vs Samsung GX-10, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Panasonic and Samsung. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the FH3 (14MP) and GX-10 (10MP) and the FH3 (1/2.3") and GX-10 (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

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The FH3 was unveiled 3 years later than the GX-10 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FH3 being a Compact camera and the Samsung GX-10 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the FH3 scores against the GX-10 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 and Samsung GX-10. The full galleries are available at Panasonic FH3 Gallery and Samsung GX-10 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FH3 has outside measurements of 98mm x 55mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) whilst the Samsung GX-10 has proportions of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") along with a weight of 793 grams (1.75 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic FH3 vs Samsung GX-10 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the FH3 compared to the GX-10.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the FH3 and GX-10 is 94 and 59 respectively.

In many cases, it is very difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizing simply by researching specs. The photograph below should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the FH3 and GX-10.

All in all, the two cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The FH3 with its smaller sensor will make achieving bokeh more difficult and the Panasonic FH3 will render extra detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs far more aggressively. The fresher FH3 is going to have an advantage in sensor innovation.