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Canon A3100 IS vs Panasonic FH22

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Canon PowerShot A3100 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22 front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
30
Overall
33

Canon A3100 IS vs Panasonic FH22 Key Specs

Canon A3100 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 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
  • Introduced January 2010
Panasonic FH22
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 170g - 100 x 57 x 27mm
  • Announced January 2010
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FS33
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Canon A3100 IS vs Panasonic FH22 Overview

In this write-up, we are comparing the Canon A3100 IS and Panasonic FH22, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the A3100 IS (12MP) and the FH22 (14MP) is fairly similar and they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The A3100 IS was manufactured very close to the FH22 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a detailed comparison, below is a concise view of how the A3100 IS grades against the FH22 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3100 IS over the Panasonic FH22

 A3100 IS FH22 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH22 over the Canon A3100 IS

 FH22 A3100 IS 
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon A3100 IS and Panasonic FH22

 A3100 IS FH22 
AnnouncedJanuary 2010January 2010Similar age
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Canon A3100 IS vs Panasonic FH22 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to travel with your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon A3100 IS has got exterior dimensions 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 FH22 has dimensions of 100mm x 57mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") and a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the A3100 IS and the FH22.

Canon A3100 IS vs Panasonic FH22 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the A3100 IS and FH22 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Canon A3100 IS vs Panasonic FH22 top view buttons comparison

Canon A3100 IS vs Panasonic FH22 Sensor Comparison

Often, its hard to envision the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reading specs. The image here will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the A3100 IS and FH22.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Panasonic FH22 to offer you extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos far more aggressively.

Canon A3100 IS vs Panasonic FH22 sensor size comparison

Canon A3100 IS vs Panasonic FH22 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3100 IS vs Panasonic FH22 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3100 IS Portrait photography advice
Panasonic FH22 Portrait photography advice
21
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
28
megapixel count decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon A3100 IS
Street photography with Panasonic FH22
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
boasts touch to focus
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon A3100 IS as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FH22 as a Sports photography camera
25
image stabilization (Optical)
max fps low (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3100 IS Travel photography highlights
Panasonic FH22 Travel photography highlights
51
has built in flash
missing Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
does not feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
67
boasts touch to focus
megapixel count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3100 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FH22 as a Landscape photography camera
27
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
41
really wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3100 IS as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FH22 as a Vlogging camera
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
does not feature selfie friendly display
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
missing microphone jack
30
really wide (28mm)
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic support
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Canon A3100 IS vs Panasonic FH22 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3100 IS and Panasonic FH22
 Canon PowerShot A3100 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-FH22
General Information
Company Canon Panasonic
Model Canon PowerShot A3100 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22
Other name - Lumix DMC-FS33
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 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 dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-140mm (4.0x) 28-224mm (8.0x)
Max aperture f/2.7-5.6 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in 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, Slow Syncro
External flash
Auto exposure 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)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 165 gr (0.36 lb) 170 gr (0.37 lb)
Dimensions 97 x 58 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") 100 x 57 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 model NB-8L -
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $159 $200