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Canon A3000 IS vs Panasonic FH27

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
14
Overall
25
Canon PowerShot A3000 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 front
Portability
94
Imaging
38
Features
34
Overall
36

Canon A3000 IS vs Panasonic FH27 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 FH27
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 152g - 99 x 57 x 28mm
  • Announced January 2011
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Canon A3000 IS vs Panasonic FH27 Overview

Following is a in-depth comparison of the Canon A3000 IS vs Panasonic FH27, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Canon and Panasonic. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the A3000 IS (10MP) and FH27 (16MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The A3000 IS was manufactured 12 months earlier than the FH27 so they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a more detailed comparison, here is a short view of how the A3000 IS scores vs the FH27 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3000 IS over the Panasonic FH27

 A3000 IS FH27 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH27 over the Canon A3000 IS

 FH27 A3000 IS 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011January 2010More modern by 12 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon A3000 IS and Panasonic FH27

 A3000 IS FH27 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Canon A3000 IS vs Panasonic FH27 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The Canon A3000 IS comes with external 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) whilst the Panasonic FH27 has specifications of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") and a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the A3000 IS compared to the FH27.

Canon A3000 IS vs Panasonic FH27 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the A3000 IS and FH27 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Canon A3000 IS vs Panasonic FH27 top view buttons comparison

Canon A3000 IS vs Panasonic FH27 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's difficult to see the difference between sensor sizes only by going over technical specs. The picture below may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the A3000 IS and FH27.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Panasonic FH27 to offer you greater detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more aged A3000 IS is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Canon A3000 IS vs Panasonic FH27 sensor size comparison

Canon A3000 IS vs Panasonic FH27 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3000 IS vs Panasonic FH27 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3000 IS Portrait photography features
Panasonic FH27 Portrait photography features
19
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
low MP (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
34
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
features face detection focus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon A3000 IS Street photography highlights
Panasonic FH27 Street photography highlights
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
boasts touch to focus
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon A3000 IS Sports photography info
Panasonic FH27 Sports photography info
24
image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
low frames per second (4.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3000 IS Travel photography advice
Panasonic FH27 Travel photography advice
50
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse recording
low MP (10MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
68
boasts touch to focus
megapixel count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3000 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FH27 as a Landscape photography camera
27
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
low MP (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
42
really wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3000 IS as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FH27 as a Vlogging camera
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have external microphone port
32
really wide (28mm)
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic support
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Canon A3000 IS vs Panasonic FH27 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3000 IS and Panasonic FH27
 Canon PowerShot A3000 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-FH27
General Information
Brand Name Canon Panasonic
Model Canon PowerShot A3000 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-01-05 2011-01-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Venus Engine VI
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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 -
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 11
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-140mm (4.0x) 28-224mm (8.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.7-5.6 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology - TFT Touch Screen LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/1600s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 4.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.00 m 5.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 165g (0.36 lbs) 152g (0.34 lbs)
Physical dimensions 97 x 58 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") 99 x 57 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1")
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 life - 250 images
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NB-8L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $240 $229