Panasonic FH7 vs Panasonic S3

Below, we will be contrasting the Panasonic FH7 and Panasonic S3, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and they are both built by Panasonic. The image resolution of the FH7 (16MP) and the S3 (14MP) is relatively comparable and they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FH7 was manufactured 9 months after the S3 and they are of a similar generation. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a full comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the FH7 grades against the S3 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic FH7 Gallery and Panasonic S3 Gallery.

For those who are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic FH7 has got outer dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Panasonic S3 has sizing of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic FH7 and Panasonic S3 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using at that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the FH7 against the S3.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FH7 and S3 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Quite often, it is very difficult to see the gap in sensor dimensions simply by seeing a spec sheet. The pic underneath might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the FH7 and S3.

Clearly, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Panasonic FH7 to provide more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more recent FH7 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.