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Panasonic FH3 vs Samsung HZ10W

Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 front
 
Samsung HZ10W front
Portability
90
Imaging
33
Features
27
Overall
30

Panasonic FH3 vs Samsung HZ10W Key Specs

Panasonic FH3
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 165g - 98 x 55 x 24mm
  • Revealed January 2010
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FS11
Samsung HZ10W
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.3-5.8) lens
  • 249g - 105 x 61 x 37mm
  • Announced May 2009
  • Also referred to as WB500
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Panasonic FH3 vs Samsung HZ10W Overview

Here, we will be reviewing the Panasonic FH3 vs Samsung HZ10W, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Panasonic and Samsung. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the FH3 (14MP) and HZ10W (10MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FH3 was manufactured 8 months after the HZ10W so they are of a similar generation. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the FH3 scores vs the HZ10W with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH3 over the Samsung HZ10W

 FH3 HZ10W 
AnnouncedJanuary 2010May 2009Newer by 8 months

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ10W over the Panasonic FH3

 HZ10W FH3 
Focus manually Very precise focusing

Common features in the Panasonic FH3 and Samsung HZ10W

 FH3 HZ10W 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Panasonic FH3 vs Samsung HZ10W Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FH3 provides exterior dimensions 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 Samsung HZ10W has measurements of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") having a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic FH3 vs Samsung HZ10W in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using at that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the FH3 versus the HZ10W.

Panasonic FH3 vs Samsung HZ10W size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the FH3 and HZ10W is 94 and 90 respectively.

Panasonic FH3 vs Samsung HZ10W top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH3 vs Samsung HZ10W Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be hard to envision the gap in sensor dimensions purely by going through specifications. The image here might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH3 and HZ10W.

To sum up, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Panasonic FH3 to show extra detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs way more aggressively. The newer FH3 is going to have an edge in sensor tech.

Panasonic FH3 vs Samsung HZ10W sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH3 vs Samsung HZ10W Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH3 vs Samsung HZ10W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH3 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung HZ10W as a Portrait photography camera
28
megapixel count good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
31
you can focus manually
offers face detect focusing
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH3 Street photography details
Samsung HZ10W Street photography details
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
52
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
heavier than others in class (249g)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH3 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung HZ10W as a Sports photography camera
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
slow continuous shooting (6.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH3 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung HZ10W as a Travel photography camera
64
megapixel count good (14MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
54
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than others in class (249g)
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH3 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung HZ10W as a Landscape photography camera
37
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
35
you can focus manually
pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH3 Vlogging highlights
Samsung HZ10W Vlogging highlights
29
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic jack
28
pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect focusing
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic socket
heavier than others in class (249 grams)
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Panasonic FH3 vs Samsung HZ10W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH3 and Samsung HZ10W
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3Samsung HZ10W
General Information
Brand Panasonic Samsung
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 Samsung HZ10W
Other name Lumix DMC-FS11 WB500
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-01-06 2009-05-14
Physical type 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 14 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 3648 x 2432
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.3-5.8
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 16s
Max shutter speed 1/1600s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter rate 6.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 6.80 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 165 gr (0.36 lb) 249 gr (0.55 lb)
Physical dimensions 98 x 55 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $160 $300