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Comparison of Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3 [S]ave

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General
ModelPanasonic Lumix DMC-S3Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7
BrandPanasonicPanasonic
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.panasonic.comhttps://www.panasonic.com
Model numberDMC-S3DMC-FH7
Camera formatUltra CompactUltra Compact
Release year (year)20112011
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)9995
Width (mm)2119
Height (mm)5956
Weight (g)117126
Waterproof--
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCCDCCD
Effective megapixels (MP)14.116.1
Sensor format1/2.33 inch1/2.33 inch
Sensor area (mm²)28.228.2
Sensor width (mm)6.136.13
Sensor height (mm)4.64.6
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)1.421.33
Aspect ratio4:3, 16:94:3, 16:9
Color filter typeRGBGRGBG
Self-cleaning--
Sensor shift image stabilization--
On-sensor phase detect--
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
  • 2560 x 1920(4.9 mp 4:3)
  • 3648 x 2736(10.0 mp 4:3)
  • 4320 x 2432(10.5 mp 16:9)
  • 4320 x 2880(12.4 mp 3:2)
  • 4320 x 3240(14.0 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
  • 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
  • 2560 x 1920(4.9 mp 4:3)
  • 3456 x 3456(11.9 mp 1:1)
  • 3648 x 2736(10.0 mp 4:3)
  • 4608 x 2592(11.9 mp 16:9)
  • 4608 x 3072(14.2 mp 3:2)
  • 4608 x 3456(15.9 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
Image file format
  • jpeg (exif 2.3)
  • jpeg (exif 2.3)
Continuous-mode (fps)21.3
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1280x720
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
  • 1280x720
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
Image Storage
Movie file formatQuickTime Motion JPEGQuickTime Motion JPEG
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video+-
Hd video out--
Lens and Optics
LensLEICA DC VARIO, 6 elements in 5 groups, 3 AsphericalLEICA DC VARIO-ELMAR, 6 elements in 5 groups, 3 Aspherical
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)28.00 - 112.0028.00 - 112.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)5.00 - 20.005.00 - 20.00
Zoom ratio (x)44
Aperture range (f)0.15 - 0.320.05 - 0.32
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)5050
Optical image stabilization++
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 4
  • 4
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeContrast Detection: Face / 11 pt / 1ptContrast Detection: Face / AF Tracking / 11pt / 1pt / Touch Area
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus++
Viewfinder
ViewfinderLCDLCD
Focus peaking--
Display
Eye-level viewfinder--
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)2.73
Rear display resolution (dots)230,000230,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen--
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Max playback zoom (x)16-
Exposure
Iso settingsIntelligent ISO; 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600; High Sensitivity Mode (1600-6400)Intelligent ISO; 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600; High Sensitivity Mode (1600-6400)
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • daylight
  • incandescent
  • shade
  • white set
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • daylight
  • incandescent
  • shade
  • white set
Shutter speed range (s)1/1600 - 81/1600 - 60
Bulb mode--
Exposure compensation+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesIntelligent MultipleIntelligent Multiple
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority--
Shutter priority--
Full manual exposure--
Creative exposure modesPortrait, Soft Skin, Self-Portrait, Scenery, Panorama Assist, Sports, Night Portrait, Night Scenery, Food, Party, Baby, SunsetPortrait, Transform, Self-Portrait, Scenery, Panorama Assist, Sports, Night Portrait, Night Scenery, Food, Party, Candle Light
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 10
  • 2
  • 10
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • auto
  • auto/red-eye reduction
  • forced off
  • forced on
  • slow sync./red-eye reduction
  • auto
  • auto/red-eye reduction
  • forced off
  • forced on
  • slow sync./red-eye reduction
Flash range description0.4 - 3.3m (Wide/I.ISO), 1.0 - 1.6m (Tele/I.ISO)0.4 - 3.3m (Wide/I.ISO), 1.0 - 1.6m (Tele/I.ISO)
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support--
Included memory (MB)7084
Included memory typebuilt-in memorybuilt-in memory
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi--
NFC--
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack--
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • usb 2.0 high speed
Pictbridge compliant++
Dpof compliant++
Remote control--
Performance Timing
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)21.3
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)250240
Battery form factorProprietaryProprietary
Usable battery types
  • 3.6v
  • 660mah lithium-ion rechargeable
  • 3.6v
  • 660mah lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary Lithium-ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Software
Included software
  • adobe reader
  • photofunstudio 6.0 edition
  • quicktime
  • adobe reader
  • photofunstudio 6.0 edition
  • quicktime
  • super loiloscope (trial version)
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresMEGA O.I.S. Optical Image Stabilization, Intelligent ISO, Face Detection, Intelligent Scene Selector. Available in blue, red3-inch Touchscreen LCD, MEGA O.I.S. Optical Image Stabilization, Intelligent Scene Selector, Intelligent ISO, Face Detection



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