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Canon A3100 IS vs Panasonic FH25

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Canon PowerShot A3100 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 front
Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
26
Overall
33

Canon A3100 IS vs Panasonic FH25 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
  • Announced January 2010
Panasonic FH25
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 159g - 99 x 57 x 28mm
  • Introduced January 2011
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FS35
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Canon A3100 IS vs Panasonic FH25 Overview

Below, we will be reviewing the Canon A3100 IS versus Panasonic FH25, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Canon and Panasonic. There exists a substantial gap between the resolutions of the A3100 IS (12MP) and FH25 (16MP) but they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The A3100 IS was revealed 12 months prior to the FH25 so they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a full comparison, below is a quick summary of how the A3100 IS scores against the FH25 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3100 IS over the Panasonic FH25

 A3100 IS FH25 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH25 over the Canon A3100 IS

 FH25 A3100 IS 
IntroducedJanuary 2011January 2010Fresher by 12 months

Common features in the Canon A3100 IS and Panasonic FH25

 A3100 IS FH25 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Canon A3100 IS vs Panasonic FH25 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and volume. The Canon A3100 IS has 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) whilst the Panasonic FH25 has sizing of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") along with a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon A3100 IS versus Panasonic FH25 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the A3100 IS and the FH25.

Canon A3100 IS vs Panasonic FH25 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A3100 IS and FH25 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Canon A3100 IS vs Panasonic FH25 top view buttons comparison

Canon A3100 IS vs Panasonic FH25 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizing only by reading technical specs. The visual underneath will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the A3100 IS and FH25.

As you have seen, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Panasonic FH25 to offer greater detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs much more aggressively. The older A3100 IS is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Canon A3100 IS vs Panasonic FH25 sensor size comparison

Canon A3100 IS vs Panasonic FH25 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3100 IS vs Panasonic FH25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3100 IS Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic FH25 Portrait photography highlights
21
no manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
34
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
provides face detection focus
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon A3100 IS Street photography details
Panasonic FH25 Street photography details
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon A3100 IS Sports photography features
Panasonic FH25 Sports photography features
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3100 IS Travel photography advice
Panasonic FH25 Travel photography advice
51
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (12MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
65
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3100 IS Landscape photography information
Panasonic FH25 Landscape photography information
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
screen is small (2.7")
manual mode not available
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
38
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7")
manual exposure not available
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon A3100 IS
Vlogging with Panasonic FH25
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have external mic jack
31
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic port
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Canon A3100 IS vs Panasonic FH25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3100 IS and Panasonic FH25
 Canon PowerShot A3100 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-FH25
General Information
Company Canon Panasonic
Model Canon PowerShot A3100 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25
Also called - Lumix DMC-FS35
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2010-01-05 2011-01-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine VI
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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 11
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-140mm (4.0x) 28-224mm (8.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.7-5.6 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology - TFT Screen LCD
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 speed 1.0 frames per second 4.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m 5.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash
AEB
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 720p (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 165 gr (0.36 pounds) 159 gr (0.35 pounds)
Dimensions 97 x 58 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") 99 x 57 x 28mm (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 life - 250 shots
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NB-8L -
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $159 $180