Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3
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      Overview

      In this comparison, we will evaluate the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 and the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3, highlighting the advantages of each over the other, discussing their pros and cons, shared strengths and weaknesses, and providing a rating based on their available features and specifications to assist you in choosing the one that best suits your needs.

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 was introduced in September 2011 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 was introduced in January 2010. Let us first list highlights of the models.

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 Highlights

      • 16 MP 1/2.33-inch CCD Sensor
      • 100 - 6,400 Native ISO
      • 11 Focus Points
      • Image Stabilization
      • 3.0" 230k dot Fixed Screen
      • 4.4 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 1280 x 720 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 Highlights

      • 14.1 MP 1/2.33-inch CCD Sensor
      • 80 - 6,400 Native ISO
      • 9 Focus Points
      • Image Stabilization
      • 2.70" 230k dot Fixed Screen
      • 5.5 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 1280 x 720 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash
      Table of Contents
      1. Overview
      2. Pros and Cons
      3. Advantage of Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7
      4. Advantage of Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3
      5. Common Strengths and Weaknesses
      6. Screen
      7. Sensor
      8. Photography Features
      9. Connectivity, Battery and Storage
      10. Other Features
      11. Physical Parameters
      12. For Different Types of Photography
      13. Evaluations
      14. Specifications  

      Now that we've looked at the most essential specifications and gained a basic understanding of these cameras, we can delve into more details and see the differences between them.

      Pros and Cons

      In this section we present pros and cons of Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3.

      PROS

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3

      •   Video Capture
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   Light - 126 g (0.28 lb / 4.44 oz)
      •   Internal Storage
      •   Orientation Sensor
      •   Video Capture
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   Light - 165 g (0.36 lb / 5.82 oz)
      •   Internal Storage

      CONS

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3

      •   Small Sensor
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   11 Focus Points
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/1600 sec
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 260 shots
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 14.1 Megapixel
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/1600 sec
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing


      And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:

      AVERAGE

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3

      •   Sensor Resolution - 16 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 4.4 fps
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 5.5 fps

      Advantage of Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7

      Panasonic FH7
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 over Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3.

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3
      Higher Sensor Resolution 16 Megapixel vs 14.1 Megapixel
      Max Image Resolution 4608 x 3456 vs 4320 x 3240
      More Focus Points 11 vs 9
      Touch-to-Focus vs
      Multi Area Autofocus vs
      Tracking Autofocus vs
      Face Detection vs
      Maximum Aperture at Tele End f/6.5 vs f/6.9
      Touch Screen vs
      Larger Screen 3.0" vs 2.70"
      Lighter 126 g (0.28 lb / 4.44 oz) vs 165 g (0.36 lb / 5.82 oz)
      Internal Storage 70 MB vs 40 MB
      Orientation Sensor vs

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      Panasonic FH8
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      1/2.33-inch

      16.1 MP

      Panasonic FH1
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      1/2.33-inch

      12.1 MP

      Panasonic FH5
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      1/2.33-inch

      16.1 MP

      Panasonic FH6
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      1/2.33-inch

      14.1 MP

      Panasonic FH2
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      1/2.33-inch

      14.1 MP

      Olympus XZ-1
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      1/1.63-inch

      10 MP

      Canon R100
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      APS-C

      24.1 MP

      Canon R10
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Olympus SZ-16 iHS
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      1/2.3-inch

      16 MP

      Pentax X70
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      1/2.3-inch

      12.1 MP

      Canon R7
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      APS-C

      32.5 MP

      Canon R8
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      Full Frame

      24.2 MP

      Advantage of Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3

      Panasonic FH3
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 over Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7.

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3
      Lower Native ISO 100 vs 80
      Single Autofocus vs
      Reachs More Telephoto 112 mm vs 140 mm
      Greater Optical Zoom 4x vs 5x
      Maximum Aperture at Wide End f/3.1 vs f/2.8
      Higher Max Continuous Shooting 4.4 fps vs 5.5 fps

      Check out other cameras which are frequently compared to Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3.

      Panasonic FH8
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      1/2.33-inch

      16.1 MP

      Panasonic FH2
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      1/2.33-inch

      14.1 MP

      Panasonic FH5
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      1/2.33-inch

      16.1 MP

      Panasonic FH6
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      1/2.33-inch

      14.1 MP

      Panasonic FH1
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      1/2.33-inch

      12.1 MP

      Canon R6 II
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      Full Frame

      24.2 MP

      OM System OM-5
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      Micro Four Thirds

      20.4 MP

      Olympus OM-D E-M1 III
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      Micro Four Thirds

      20.4 MP

      Canon R7
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      APS-C

      32.5 MP

      Canon R10
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Canon R50
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Nikon Z8
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      Full Frame

      45.7 MP

      Common Strengths and Weaknesses

      We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

      STRENGTHS Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3
        Video Capture
        High Native ISO6,4006,400
        Live View Autofocus
        Image Stabilization
        Built-in Flash
        Light126 g (0.28 lb / 4.44 oz)165 g (0.36 lb / 5.82 oz)
        Internal Storage70 MB40 MB
      WEAKNESSES Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3
        Small Sensor1/2.33-inch1/2.33-inch
        Timelapse Recording
        Few Focus Points119
        Screen TypeFixedFixed
        Low Resolution Screen230k dot230k dot
        No Viewfinder
        Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/1600 sec1/1600 sec
        No External Flash Connectivity
        Low Video Resolution1280 x 7201280 x 720
        No HDMI Output
        No Microphone Input
        No Headphone Output
        No Built-in GPS
        No Built-In Wi-Fi
        No Built-In Bluetooth
        No Environmental Sealing

      Screen

      Screen

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 has a 3.0" screen with 230k dot resolution and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 has a 2.70" screen with 230k dot resolution. Both have Fixed screens. Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 also features touchscreen which has advantages such as easy menu navigation, intuitive controls, quick setting adjustment and most importantly a Touch-to-Focus functionality allowing users to select a specific point on the screen where they want the camera to focus. This feature can be helpful for achieving precise focus in both photo and video recording.

      Sensor

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 features a 16 megapixel 1/2.33-inch CCD sensor with dimensions of 6.08 x 4.56 mm and a total area of 27.7 mm2. Its native ISO range is 100 - 6,400. Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 features a 14.1 megapixel 1/2.33-inch CCD sensor with dimensions of 6.08 x 4.56 mm and a total area of 20.8 mm2. Its native ISO range is 80 - 6,400.

      Photography Features

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 is equipped with Venus Engine IV processor and can take pictures up to 4608 x 3456 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 4608 x 3072, 4608 x 2592, 3648 x 2736, 3456 x 3456, 2560 x 1920, 2560 x 1920, 2048 x 1536, 2048 x 1536, 2048 x 1536, 2048 x 1536, 640 x 480 with 1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 aspect ratios. Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 can take pictures up to 4320 x 3240 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 4320 x 2880, 4320 x 2432, 3648 x 2736,2560 x 1920,2048 x 1536, 2048 x 1536, 640 x 480 with 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 aspect ratios.


      Image Stabilization

      The cameras have a built-in [y] image stabilization.

      Connectivity, Battery and Storage

      USB Inputs

      Both models have USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) inputs for data transfer.


      External Storage Slots

      Cameras have a single SD/SDHC/SDXC card slot.

      Other Features

      Shutter

      Shutter speed can go up to 1/1600 sec on Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7, and up to 1/1600 sec on Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3. Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 can shoot continuously up to 4.4 fps. Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 can shoot continuously up to 5.5 fps.


      Flash

      Cameras have built-in flash with maximum range of 3.30 m on Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 and 6.80 m on Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3..

      Physical Parameters

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 body has dimensions of 95 x 56 x 19 mm (3.74 x 2.2 x 0.75") and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 body has dimensions of 98 x 55 x 24 mm (3.86 x 2.17 x 0.94"). Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 weighs 126 g (0.28 lb / 4.44 oz) and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 weighs 165 g (0.36 lb / 5.82 oz).

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3

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      19 mm

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      Size comparisons of Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 for Different Types of Photography

      We give scores to the cameras for six types of photography based on their features and specifications. Let us see how suitable they are for each type of photography.

      Landscape Photography

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3

      AVERAGE
      55
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      POOR
      46
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing

      Sports Photography

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3

      GOOD
      73
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   11 Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 4.4 fps
      •   Short Battery Life - 260 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor
      POOR
      53
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 5.5 fps

      Wildlife Photography

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3

      GOOD
      71
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   11 Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 4.4 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 260 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor
      AVERAGE
      61
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 5.5 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing

      Portrait Photography

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3

      GOOD
      78
      •   Small Sensor
      •   11 Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Orientation Sensor
      AVERAGE
      56
      •   Small Sensor
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No External Flash Connectivity

      Street Photography

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3

      EXCELLENT
      86
      •   Small Sensor
      •   11 Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 126 g (0.28 lb / 4.44 oz)
      GOOD
      83
      •   Small Sensor
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 165 g (0.36 lb / 5.82 oz)

      Travel Photography

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3

      EXCELLENT
      88
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 126 g (0.28 lb / 4.44 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 260 shots
      EXCELLENT
      87
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 165 g (0.36 lb / 5.82 oz)

      Evaluations

      We evaluate Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 and give them scores of 53 and 49 out of 100 recpectively. We also give separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new camera is added to the database.


      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3

      OVERALL
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      OVERALL
      49

      Sensor

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3

      POOR
      47
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Sensor Resolution - 16 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      POOR
      47
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 14.1 Megapixel
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO

      Photo

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3

      AVERAGE
      60
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/1600 sec
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 4.4 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      AVERAGE
      60
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/1600 sec
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 5.5 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity

      Video

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3

      POOR
      43
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      POOR
      43
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720

      Focusing

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3

      GOOD
      75
      •   11 Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      POOR
      54
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3

      GOOD
      70
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      POOR
      50
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder

      Connectivity

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3

      BAD
      28
      •   No HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      BAD
      36
      •   No HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth

      Battery, Storage and Physical

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3

      POOR
      43
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 126 g (0.28 lb / 4.44 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 260 shots
      •   Internal Storage
      POOR
      49
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 165 g (0.36 lb / 5.82 oz)
      •   Internal Storage


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