Panasonic FH3 vs Samsung GX-1L

Here is a comprehensive review of the Panasonic FH3 vs Samsung GX-1L, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Panasonic and Samsung. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the FH3 (14MP) and GX-1L (6MP) and the FH3 (1/2.3") and GX-1L (APS-C) provide different sensor measurements.

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The FH3 was brought out 3 years later than the GX-1L and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FH3 being a Compact camera and the Samsung GX-1L being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go right into a in depth comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the FH3 matches up vs the GX-1L with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 and Samsung GX-1L. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic FH3 Gallery and Samsung GX-1L Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry your camera often, you should consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FH3 has got outer dimensions of 98mm x 55mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) while the Samsung GX-1L has proportions of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") and a weight of 570 grams (1.26 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic FH3 vs Samsung GX-1L in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose at that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the FH3 versus the GX-1L.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the FH3 and GX-1L is 94 and 69 respectively.

Often, it is tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizing only by checking out technical specs. The photograph underneath should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the FH3 and GX-1L.

As you have seen, both of those cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The FH3 because of its smaller sensor is going to make shooting bokeh more challenging and the Panasonic FH3 will produce more detail having its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots way more aggressively. The more modern FH3 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.