Panasonic FH3 vs Samsung SH100

Lets look a little more closely at the Panasonic FH3 versus Samsung SH100, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact by companies Panasonic and Samsung. The image resolution of the FH3 (14MP) and the SH100 (14MP) is very similar and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FH3 was brought out 12 months before the SH100 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FH3 being a Compact camera and the Samsung SH100 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going straight to a detailed comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the FH3 matches up against the SH100 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 and Samsung SH100. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic FH3 Gallery and Samsung SH100 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry your camera often, you should factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FH3 enjoys exterior dimensions of 98mm x 55mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) whilst the Samsung SH100 has measurements of 93mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic FH3 versus Samsung SH100 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the FH3 against the SH100.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the FH3 and SH100 is 94 and 99 respectively.

Usually, its difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing only by reading a spec sheet. The visual here might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the FH3 and SH100.

Clearly, both cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact resolution and you should expect similar quality of photos however you really should consider the release date of the products into consideration. The older FH3 is going to be behind in sensor technology.