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Panasonic FH6 vs Panasonic S3

Portability
96
Imaging
38
Features
29
Overall
34
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
24
Overall
31

Panasonic FH6 vs Panasonic S3 Key Specs

Panasonic FH6
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.5-6.4) lens
  • 119g - 96 x 56 x 20mm
  • Introduced January 2012
Panasonic S3
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 117g - 99 x 59 x 21mm
  • Launched January 2011
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Panasonic FH6 vs Panasonic S3 Overview

Let's look a bit more closely at the Panasonic FH6 versus Panasonic S3, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and they are both designed by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FH6 (14MP) and the S3 (14MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FH6 was brought out 13 months after the S3 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a in depth comparison, here is a simple summation of how the FH6 matches up against the S3 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH6 over the Panasonic S3

 FH6 S3 
LaunchedJanuary 2012January 2011More modern by 13 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic S3 over the Panasonic FH6

 S3 FH6 

Common features in the Panasonic FH6 and Panasonic S3

 FH6 S3 
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Panasonic FH6 vs Panasonic S3 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry around your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FH6 comes with exterior measurements of 96mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs) and the Panasonic S3 has measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the FH6 and the S3.

Panasonic FH6 vs Panasonic S3 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the FH6 and S3 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic FH6 vs Panasonic S3 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH6 vs Panasonic S3 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizes just by looking at a spec sheet. The picture underneath will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the FH6 and S3.

As you can see, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same exact MP and you can expect similar quality of photographs however you should take the age of the products into consideration. The fresher FH6 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic FH6 vs Panasonic S3 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH6 vs Panasonic S3 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH6 vs Panasonic S3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH6 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic S3 Portrait photography advice
34
decent megapixels (14MP)
supports face detection focusing
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
28
good megapixels (14MP)
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH6 Street photography factors
Panasonic S3 Street photography factors
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (119 grams)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (117 grams)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH6 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic S3 Sports photography highlights
40
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
better than average battery power (280 CIPA)
max frames per second low (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH6 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic S3 as a Travel photography camera
71
better than average battery power (280 CIPA)
lighter than competitors (119g)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.5)
68
lighter than others in class (117g)
good megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH6 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic S3 Landscape photography highlights
41
really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
better than average battery power (280 shots)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual mode not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
38
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH6 Vlogging information
Panasonic S3 Vlogging information
33
really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
lighter than competitors (119g)
slow max aperture (f2.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone support
31
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (117 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone jack
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Panasonic FH6 vs Panasonic S3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH6 and Panasonic S3
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3
General Information
Brand Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2012-01-09 2011-01-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Venus Engine IV
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 11
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.5-6.4 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech TFT Color LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 2.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.60 m 3.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 119 grams (0.26 pounds) 117 grams (0.26 pounds)
Physical dimensions 96 x 56 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") 99 x 59 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 280 images 250 images
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $129 $110