Panasonic FH5 vs Panasonic GF3

Here, we will be comparing the Panasonic FH5 vs Panasonic GF3, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and they are both manufactured by Panasonic. There exists a large gap between the resolutions of the FH5 (16MP) and GF3 (12MP) and the FH5 (1/2.3") and GF3 (Four Thirds) boast different sensor size.

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The FH5 was manufactured 7 months earlier than the GF3 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FH5 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic GF3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go right into a complete comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the FH5 grades versus the GF3 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic FH5 Gallery & Panasonic GF3 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FH5 features physical dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") and a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GF3 has dimensions of 108mm x 67mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 264 grams (0.58 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose at the time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the FH5 and the GF3.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FH5 and GF3 is 96 and 90 respectively.

Quite often, it's hard to imagine the gap between sensor measurements purely by looking at a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the FH5 and GF3.

As you can see, both cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The FH5 because of its tinier sensor is going to make getting bokeh more challenging and the Panasonic FH5 will give you more detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots way more aggressively. The older FH5 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.