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Canon A3000 IS vs Panasonic FH1

Portability
94
Imaging
32
Features
14
Overall
24
Canon PowerShot A3000 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27

Canon A3000 IS vs Panasonic FH1 Key Specs

Canon A3000 IS
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-140mm (F2.7-5.6) lens
  • 165g - 97 x 58 x 28mm
  • Released January 2010
Panasonic FH1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 163g - 98 x 55 x 23mm
  • Launched January 2010
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FS10
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Canon A3000 IS vs Panasonic FH1 Overview

On this page, we are evaluating the Canon A3000 IS vs Panasonic FH1, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Canon and Panasonic. The resolution of the A3000 IS (10MP) and the FH1 (12MP) is very comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The A3000 IS was brought out very close to the FH1 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the A3000 IS matches up against the FH1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3000 IS over the Panasonic FH1

 A3000 IS FH1 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH1 over the Canon A3000 IS

 FH1 A3000 IS 

Common features in the Canon A3000 IS and Panasonic FH1

 A3000 IS FH1 
LaunchedJanuary 2010January 2010Same age
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Canon A3000 IS vs Panasonic FH1 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and size. The Canon A3000 IS offers outer dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) and the Panasonic FH1 has specifications of 98mm x 55mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 163 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using at that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the A3000 IS against the FH1.

Canon A3000 IS vs Panasonic FH1 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the A3000 IS and FH1 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Canon A3000 IS vs Panasonic FH1 top view buttons comparison

Canon A3000 IS vs Panasonic FH1 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's tough to see the difference in sensor measurements simply by seeing a spec sheet. The visual below should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the A3000 IS and FH1.

As you can see, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Panasonic FH1 to produce extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos more aggressively.

Canon A3000 IS vs Panasonic FH1 sensor size comparison

Canon A3000 IS vs Panasonic FH1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3000 IS vs Panasonic FH1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon A3000 IS
Portrait photography with Panasonic FH1
19
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
low MP (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
20
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon A3000 IS as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FH1 as a Street photography camera
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon A3000 IS Sports photography info
Panasonic FH1 Sports photography info
24
image stabilization (Optical)
low frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
25
image stabilization (Optical)
slow frames per second (6.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon A3000 IS
Travel photography with Panasonic FH1
50
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse mode
low MP (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
58
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse function
low megapixels (12MP)
does not have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon A3000 IS
Landscape photography with Panasonic FH1
26
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
low MP (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
32
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3000 IS Vlogging details
Panasonic FH1 Vlogging details
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have microphone socket
29
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic jack
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Canon A3000 IS vs Panasonic FH1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3000 IS and Panasonic FH1
 Canon PowerShot A3000 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-FH1
General Information
Company Canon Panasonic
Model Canon PowerShot A3000 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1
Also called as - Lumix DMC-FS10
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-01-05 2010-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-140mm (4.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.7-5.6 f/2.8-6.9
Macro focus distance 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m 6.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 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)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 165g (0.36 lb) 163g (0.36 lb)
Physical dimensions 97 x 58 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") 98 x 55 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model NB-8L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at release $240 $150