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Canon A3000 IS vs Panasonic FH7

Portability
94 Imaging
33 Features
14 Overall
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Canon PowerShot A3000 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 front
Portability
96 Imaging
39 Features
36 Overall
37

Canon A3000 IS vs Panasonic FH7 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
  • Launched January 2010
Panasonic FH7
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
  • 126g - 95 x 56 x 19mm
  • Launched September 2011
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FS22
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Canon A3000 IS vs Panasonic FH7 Overview

In this article, we will be reviewing the Canon A3000 IS vs Panasonic FH7, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Canon and Panasonic. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the A3000 IS (10MP) and FH7 (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The A3000 IS was released 20 months before the FH7 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a detailed comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the A3000 IS scores vs the FH7 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3000 IS over the Panasonic FH7

		

		

			
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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH7 over the Canon A3000 IS

		

		

			
 FH7 A3000 IS 
LaunchedSeptember 2011January 2010Fresher by 20 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Touch friendly screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon A3000 IS and Panasonic FH7

		

		

			
 A3000 IS FH7 
Manually focus  Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen  Lacking selfie screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon A3000 IS vs Panasonic FH7 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
In case you're planning to carry your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Canon A3000 IS has got exterior measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FH7 has specifications of 95mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).
Check out the Canon A3000 IS vs Panasonic FH7 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the A3000 IS against the FH7.
Canon A3000 IS vs Panasonic FH7 size comparison
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the A3000 IS and FH7 is 94 and 96 respectively.
Canon A3000 IS vs Panasonic FH7 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon A3000 IS vs Panasonic FH7 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Usually, it can be difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing just by checking out a spec sheet. The visual here should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the A3000 IS and FH7.
As you can see, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should count on the Panasonic FH7 to show extra detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots far more aggressively. The older A3000 IS will be behind in sensor tech.
	
			Canon A3000 IS vs Panasonic FH7 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon A3000 IS vs Panasonic FH7 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon A3000 IS vs Panasonic FH7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Canon A3000 IS
Portrait photography with Panasonic FH7
19
 no manual focus
 manual mode not possible
 no external flash support
 low resolution (10MP)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
34
 decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
 comes with face detect focus
 lack of manual focus
 lack of manual exposure
 cannot use external flash
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
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Street Comparison
Canon A3000 IS Street photography advice
Panasonic FH7 Street photography advice
56
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 screen is fixed
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
67
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 provides touch focus
 lighter than competition in class (126g)
 screen does not articulate
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison
 Canon A3000 IS as a Sports photography camera
 Panasonic FH7 as a Sports photography camera
24
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames/s)
 no shutter priority mode
 low resolution (10MP)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have phase detect AF
40
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
 comes with tracking focus
 painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Canon A3000 IS
Travel photography with Panasonic FH7
50
 built-in flash
 doesn't have Time Lapse recording
 low resolution (10MP)
 doesn't posses selfie friendly display
 wide angle not the best (35mm)
 sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
71
 lighter than competition in class (126 grams)
 provides touch focus
 decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 does not have Timelapse recording
 does not have selfie friendly screen
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison
Canon A3000 IS Landscape photography features
Panasonic FH7 Landscape photography features
27
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 no manual focus
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 wide angle not the best (35mm)
 sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
 small screen (2.7 inch)
 manual mode not possible
 low resolution (10 megapixels)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
 doesn't have Time Lapse recording
43
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 screen size is good (3 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
 lack of manual focus
 can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
 lack of manual exposure
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
 does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon A3000 IS Vlogging factors
Panasonic FH7 Vlogging factors
25
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 wide angle not the best (35mm)
 sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
 doesn't posses selfie friendly display
 low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
 doesn't have external mic socket
34
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 touchscreen functionality
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 comes with face detect focus
 lighter than competition in class (126g)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
 does not have selfie friendly screen
 video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
 does not have microphone jack
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Canon A3000 IS vs Panasonic FH7 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3000 IS and Panasonic FH7
 Canon PowerShot A3000 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-FH7
General Information
Brand Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon PowerShot A3000 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-FS22
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-01-05 2011-09-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Venus Engine IV
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 10 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
AF touch    
AF continuous    
Single AF    
AF tracking    
Selective AF    
Center weighted AF    
Multi area AF    
AF live view    
Face detection AF    
Contract detection AF    
Phase detection AF    
Total focus points 9 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-140mm (4.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.7-5.6 f/3.1-6.5
Macro focusing distance 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch display    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Change WB    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance 3.00 m 3.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
Hot shoe    
AEB    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video 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
Environmental seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 165g (0.36 lb) 126g (0.28 lb)
Dimensions 97 x 58 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") 95 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" 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 pictures
Battery format - Battery Pack
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
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $240 $149