Panasonic FX90 vs Panasonic GH3

Below, we are contrasting the Panasonic FX90 versus Panasonic GH3, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless and both are created by Panasonic. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the FX90 (12MP) and GH3 (16MP) and the FX90 (1/2.3") and GH3 (Four Thirds) feature different sensor dimensions.

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The FX90 was introduced 12 months prior to the GH3 and they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FX90 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic GH3 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise summation of how the FX90 matches up vs the GH3 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH3. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic FX90 Gallery and Panasonic GH3 Gallery.

If you are looking to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FX90 comes with physical dimensions of 102mm x 56mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Panasonic GH3 has measurements of 133mm x 93mm x 82mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic FX90 versus Panasonic GH3 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the FX90 and the GH3.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FX90 and GH3 is 95 and 66 respectively.

Sometimes, it's hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizing just by seeing specs. The photograph here may give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FX90 and GH3.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The FX90 with its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF trickier and the Panasonic GH3 will produce extra detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics much more aggressively. The older FX90 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.