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Canon A3000 IS vs Panasonic FH3

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
14
Overall
25
Canon PowerShot A3000 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30

Canon A3000 IS vs Panasonic FH3 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 FH3
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 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
  • 165g - 98 x 55 x 24mm
  • Released January 2010
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FS11
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Canon A3000 IS vs Panasonic FH3 Overview

Here, we are evaluating the Canon A3000 IS versus Panasonic FH3, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Canon and Panasonic. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the A3000 IS (10MP) and FH3 (14MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The A3000 IS was launched around the same time to the FH3 so they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the A3000 IS grades against the FH3 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3000 IS over the Panasonic FH3

 A3000 IS FH3 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH3 over the Canon A3000 IS

 FH3 A3000 IS 

Common features in the Canon A3000 IS and Panasonic FH3

 A3000 IS FH3 
ReleasedJanuary 2010January 2010Same generation
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display sizing
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Canon A3000 IS vs Panasonic FH3 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry your camera often, you should factor its weight and volume. The Canon A3000 IS provides outer measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) while the Panasonic FH3 has sizing of 98mm x 55mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).

Check the Canon A3000 IS versus Panasonic FH3 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the A3000 IS vs the FH3.

Canon A3000 IS vs Panasonic FH3 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the A3000 IS and FH3 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Canon A3000 IS vs Panasonic FH3 top view buttons comparison

Canon A3000 IS vs Panasonic FH3 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing simply by going through specifications. The photograph here will provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the A3000 IS and FH3.

Plainly, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Panasonic FH3 to show greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics way more aggressively.

Canon A3000 IS vs Panasonic FH3 sensor size comparison

Canon A3000 IS vs Panasonic FH3 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3000 IS vs Panasonic FH3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3000 IS Portrait photography info
Panasonic FH3 Portrait photography info
19
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
low megapixels (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
28
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon A3000 IS as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FH3 as a Street photography camera
56
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon A3000 IS
Sports photography with Panasonic FH3
24
image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
very slow continuous shooting (6.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3000 IS Travel photography details
Panasonic FH3 Travel photography details
50
built-in flash
no Time Lapse function
low megapixels (10MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
65
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3000 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FH3 as a Landscape photography camera
27
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual control
low megapixels (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Time Lapse function
37
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon A3000 IS
Vlogging with Panasonic FH3
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
no external mic socket
29
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone socket
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Canon A3000 IS vs Panasonic FH3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3000 IS and Panasonic FH3
 Canon PowerShot A3000 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-FH3
General Information
Brand Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon PowerShot A3000 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3
Other name - Lumix DMC-FS11
Class 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
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-140mm (4.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.7-5.6 f/2.8-6.9
Macro focusing range 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 2.7"
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per second 6.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 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
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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 data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 165g (0.36 pounds) 165g (0.36 pounds)
Physical dimensions 97 x 58 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") 98 x 55 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9")
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 recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $240 $160