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Canon A3000 IS vs Panasonic FH22

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
14
Overall
25
Canon PowerShot A3000 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22 front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
30
Overall
33

Canon A3000 IS vs Panasonic FH22 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
  • Released January 2010
Panasonic FH22
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 170g - 100 x 57 x 27mm
  • Launched January 2010
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-FS33
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Canon A3000 IS vs Panasonic FH22 Overview

Let's look closer at the Canon A3000 IS and Panasonic FH22, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the A3000 IS (10MP) and FH22 (14MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The A3000 IS was introduced at a similar time to the FH22 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief summation of how the A3000 IS scores against the FH22 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3000 IS over the Panasonic FH22

 A3000 IS FH22 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH22 over the Canon A3000 IS

 FH22 A3000 IS 
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon A3000 IS and Panasonic FH22

 A3000 IS FH22 
LaunchedJanuary 2010January 2010Similar generation
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Canon A3000 IS vs Panasonic FH22 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon A3000 IS features outer dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) while the Panasonic FH22 has dimensions of 100mm x 57mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the A3000 IS and the FH22.

Canon A3000 IS vs Panasonic FH22 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A3000 IS and FH22 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Canon A3000 IS vs Panasonic FH22 top view buttons comparison

Canon A3000 IS vs Panasonic FH22 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's tough to envision the difference between sensor sizing merely by reviewing technical specs. The graphic underneath may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the A3000 IS and FH22.

As you can tell, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Panasonic FH22 to deliver more detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images more aggressively.

Canon A3000 IS vs Panasonic FH22 sensor size comparison

Canon A3000 IS vs Panasonic FH22 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3000 IS vs Panasonic FH22 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3000 IS Portrait photography features
Panasonic FH22 Portrait photography features
19
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
low megapixels (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
28
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon A3000 IS Street photography factors
Panasonic FH22 Street photography factors
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
62
image stabilization (Optical)
features touch to focus
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon A3000 IS Sports photography information
Panasonic FH22 Sports photography information
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
34
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
low frames per second (5.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3000 IS Travel photography info
Panasonic FH22 Travel photography info
50
built-in flash
missing Timelapse function
low megapixels (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
67
features touch to focus
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
no Timelapse function
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon A3000 IS
Landscape photography with Panasonic FH22
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Timelapse function
41
quite wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
no manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3000 IS Vlogging features
Panasonic FH22 Vlogging features
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external microphone port
30
quite wide (28mm)
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone support
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Canon A3000 IS vs Panasonic FH22 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3000 IS and Panasonic FH22
 Canon PowerShot A3000 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-FH22
General Information
Make Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon PowerShot A3000 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22
Also called - Lumix DMC-FS33
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-01-05 2010-01-06
Physical type 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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-140mm (4.0x) 28-224mm (8.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.7-5.6 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per sec 5.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 5.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AEB
White balance 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)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 165 gr (0.36 pounds) 170 gr (0.37 pounds)
Physical dimensions 97 x 58 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") 100 x 57 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 ID NB-8L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $240 $200