Clicky

Panasonic FH7 vs Panasonic FP3

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31

Panasonic FH7 vs Panasonic FP3 Key Specs

Panasonic FH7
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
  • 126g - 95 x 56 x 19mm
  • Announced September 2011
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-FS22
Panasonic FP3
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 155g - 99 x 59 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2010
Photography Glossary

Panasonic FH7 vs Panasonic FP3 Overview

On this page, we are looking at the Panasonic FH7 vs Panasonic FP3, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact and both of them are sold by Panasonic. The image resolution of the FH7 (16MP) and the FP3 (14MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms

The FH7 was unveiled 21 months later than the FP3 making them a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FH7 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FP3 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the FH7 scores against the FP3 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards
	
	

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH7 over the Panasonic FP3

 FH7 FP3 
LaunchedSeptember 2011January 2010More recent by 21 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic FP3 over the Panasonic FH7

 FP3 FH7 

Common features in the Panasonic FH7 and Panasonic FP3

 FH7 FP3 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Panasonic FH7 vs Panasonic FP3 Physical Comparison

If you're going to lug around your camera, you will need to think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic FH7 offers exterior dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FP3 has sizing of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic FH7 vs Panasonic FP3 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the FH7 versus the FP3.

Panasonic FH7 vs Panasonic FP3 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FH7 and FP3 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic FH7 vs Panasonic FP3 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH7 vs Panasonic FP3 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very tough to imagine the difference between sensor measurements merely by looking at technical specs. The graphic below should give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH7 and FP3.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should anticipate the Panasonic FH7 to resolve greater detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more modern FH7 should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic FH7 vs Panasonic FP3 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH7 vs Panasonic FP3 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH7 vs Panasonic FP3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH7 Portrait photography features
Panasonic FP3 Portrait photography features
34
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
provides face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
28
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month

Street Comparison

Panasonic FH7 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FP3 as a Street photography camera
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has focus by touch
lighter than others in class (126g)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
60
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch focus
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
heavier than others in class (155 grams)
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a Landslide

Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH7 Sports photography factors
Panasonic FP3 Sports photography factors
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (4.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
34
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
low fps (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or ban

Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH7 Travel photography details
Panasonic FP3 Travel photography details
71
lighter than others in class (126 grams)
has focus by touch
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
60
comes with touch focus
MP count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than others in class (155 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images

Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH7 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic FP3 Landscape photography advice
43
really wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
37
screen size is decent (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video

Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH7 Vlogging info
Panasonic FP3 Vlogging info
34
really wide (28mm)
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
lighter than others in class (126g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic support
27
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic port
heavier than others in class (155g)
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

Panasonic FH7 vs Panasonic FP3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH7 and Panasonic FP3
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3
General Information
Company Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3
Also called as Lumix DMC-FS22 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Announced 2011-09-07 2010-01-06
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine IV Venus Engine IV
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 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-6.5 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing range 5cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed 4.0 frames per second 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.30 m 4.90 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure 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 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 126 gr (0.28 lbs) 155 gr (0.34 lbs)
Physical dimensions 95 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") 99 x 59 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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
Battery life 260 pictures -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $149 $182