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Canon A3000 IS vs Panasonic FX75

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
14
Overall
25
Canon PowerShot A3000 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75 front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
32
Overall
34

Canon A3000 IS vs Panasonic FX75 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 FX75
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3000 IS over the Panasonic FX75

 A3000 IS FX75 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FX75 over the Canon A3000 IS

 FX75 A3000 IS 
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Common features in the Canon A3000 IS and Panasonic FX75

 A3000 IS FX75 
RevealedJanuary 2010June 2010Similar generation
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon A3000 IS vs Panasonic FX75 size comparison

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

Canon A3000 IS vs Panasonic FX75 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon A3000 IS vs Panasonic FX75 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3000 IS vs Panasonic FX75 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3000 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FX75 as a Portrait photography camera
19
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
28
decent megapixels (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon A3000 IS Street photography information
Panasonic FX75 Street photography information
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus by touch
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon A3000 IS
Sports photography with Panasonic FX75
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon A3000 IS
Travel photography with Panasonic FX75
50
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (10MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
67
includes focus by touch
decent megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3000 IS Landscape photography features
Panasonic FX75 Landscape photography features
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
small screen (2.7")
no manual control
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
37
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.2)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3000 IS as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FX75 as a Vlogging camera
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
missing mic socket
30
really wide (24mm)
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic support
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Canon A3000 IS vs Panasonic FX75 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3000 IS and Panasonic FX75
 Canon PowerShot A3000 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-FX75
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