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Canon A3000 IS vs Panasonic FH10

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
14
Overall
25
Canon PowerShot A3000 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10 front
Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
26
Overall
33

Canon A3000 IS vs Panasonic FH10 Key Specs

Canon A3000 IS
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-140mm (F2.7-5.6) lens
  • 165g - 97 x 58 x 28mm
  • Introduced January 2010
Panasonic FH10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 103g - 94 x 54 x 18mm
  • Released January 2013
Photography Glossary

Canon A3000 IS vs Panasonic FH10 Overview

Below is a in-depth overview of the Canon A3000 IS vs Panasonic FH10, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Canon and Panasonic. There exists a huge gap among the sensor resolutions of the A3000 IS (10MP) and FH10 (16MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The A3000 IS was manufactured 4 years prior to the FH10 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a short overview of how the A3000 IS matches up against the FH10 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3000 IS over the Panasonic FH10

 A3000 IS FH10 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH10 over the Canon A3000 IS

 FH10 A3000 IS 
ReleasedJanuary 2013January 2010More recent by 36 months

Common features in the Canon A3000 IS and Panasonic FH10

 A3000 IS FH10 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display sizing
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Canon A3000 IS vs Panasonic FH10 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to lug around your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon A3000 IS features exterior measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) and the Panasonic FH10 has proportions of 94mm x 54mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") having a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the A3000 IS vs the FH10.

Canon A3000 IS vs Panasonic FH10 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A3000 IS and FH10 is 94 and 97 respectively.

Canon A3000 IS vs Panasonic FH10 top view buttons comparison

Canon A3000 IS vs Panasonic FH10 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's hard to see the gap in sensor measurements only by viewing technical specs. The graphic here should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the A3000 IS and FH10.

As you can tell, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Panasonic FH10 to render more detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The older A3000 IS will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon A3000 IS vs Panasonic FH10 sensor size comparison

Canon A3000 IS vs Panasonic FH10 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3000 IS vs Panasonic FH10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3000 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FH10 as a Portrait photography camera
19
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
30
good MP (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon A3000 IS Street photography highlights
Panasonic FH10 Street photography highlights
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
64
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (103g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon A3000 IS Sports photography highlights
Panasonic FH10 Sports photography highlights
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
low fps (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
provides tracking focus
low fps (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon A3000 IS
Travel photography with Panasonic FH10
50
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse function
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
69
lighter than competition in class (103 grams)
good MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse recording
does not feature selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3000 IS Landscape photography features
Panasonic FH10 Landscape photography features
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
38
relatively wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7")
lack of manual mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3000 IS Vlogging highlights
Panasonic FH10 Vlogging highlights
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external mic jack
31
relatively wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (103g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone jack
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Canon A3000 IS vs Panasonic FH10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3000 IS and Panasonic FH10
 Canon PowerShot A3000 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-FH10
General Information
Make Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon PowerShot A3000 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-01-05 2013-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 -
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-140mm (4.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.7-5.6 f/2.8-6.9
Macro focusing range 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/1600s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 4.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 165 grams (0.36 lbs) 103 grams (0.23 lbs)
Dimensions 97 x 58 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") 94 x 54 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 260 shots
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-8L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $240 $110