Canon A3000 IS vs Panasonic FX75
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Canon A3000 IS vs Panasonic FX75 Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-120mm (F2.2-5.9) lens
- 165g - 103 x 55 x 23mm
- Revealed June 2010
- Also Known as Lumix DMC-FX70

Canon A3000 IS vs Panasonic FX75 Overview
Here is a detailed comparison of the Canon A3000 IS versus Panasonic FX75, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Canon and Panasonic. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the A3000 IS (10MP) and FX75 (14MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The A3000 IS was manufactured 4 months earlier than the FX75 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before getting into a detailed comparison, here is a short view of how the A3000 IS matches up vs the FX75 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Canon A3000 IS vs Panasonic FX75 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot A3000 IS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75. The entire galleries are provided at Canon A3000 IS Gallery and Panasonic FX75 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A3000 IS over the Panasonic FX75
A3000 IS | FX75 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic FX75 over the Canon A3000 IS
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Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Canon A3000 IS and Panasonic FX75
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Revealed | January 2010 | ![]() | June 2010 | Similar generation |
Focus manually | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen size | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Same screen measurement |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Identical screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen |
Canon A3000 IS vs Panasonic FX75 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon A3000 IS offers physical dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) while the Panasonic FX75 has sizing of 103mm x 55mm x 23mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).
Compare the Canon A3000 IS versus Panasonic FX75 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the A3000 IS versus the FX75.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A3000 IS and FX75 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Canon A3000 IS vs Panasonic FX75 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, its difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing just by reading technical specs. The photograph underneath should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the A3000 IS and FX75.
As you can tell, both cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Panasonic FX75 to deliver more detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures way more aggressively.

Canon A3000 IS vs Panasonic FX75 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon A3000 IS vs Panasonic FX75 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A3000 IS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Panasonic |
Model type | Canon PowerShot A3000 IS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75 |
Alternative name | - | Lumix DMC-FX70 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2010-01-05 | 2010-06-01 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | Venus Engine HD II |
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 | 10MP | 14MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4320 x 3240 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 35-140mm (4.0x) | 24-120mm (5.0x) |
Max aperture | f/2.7-5.6 | f/2.2-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 3cm | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.7" | 2.7" |
Screen resolution | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15 secs | 60 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1600 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames/s | 2.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.00 m | 7.40 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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) |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | AVCHD Lite, 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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 165 grams (0.36 pounds) | 165 grams (0.36 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 97 x 58 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 103 x 55 x 23mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
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 ID | NB-8L | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom, Face) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch price | $240 | $139 |