Canon A3100 IS vs Panasonic FH3
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Canon A3100 IS vs Panasonic FH3 Key Specs
(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
- Revealed January 2010
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
- 165g - 98 x 55 x 24mm
- Launched January 2010
- Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FS11

Canon A3100 IS vs Panasonic FH3 Overview
The following is a thorough review of the Canon A3100 IS vs Panasonic FH3, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Canon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the A3100 IS (12MP) and the FH3 (14MP) is pretty comparable and they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The A3100 IS was released about the same time to the FH3 and they are of a similar age. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the A3100 IS grades vs the FH3 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon A3100 IS vs Panasonic FH3 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot A3100 IS & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3. The complete galleries are available at Canon A3100 IS Gallery & Panasonic FH3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A3100 IS over the Panasonic FH3
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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH3 over the Canon A3100 IS
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Common features in the Canon A3100 IS and Panasonic FH3
A3100 IS | FH3 | |||
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Launched | January 2010 | ![]() | January 2010 | Same age |
Manual focus | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen sizing | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Equivalent screen sizing |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither has selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | No Touch screen |
Canon A3100 IS vs Panasonic FH3 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to travel with your camera often, you should take into account its weight and size. The Canon A3100 IS has exterior measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) while the Panasonic FH3 has specifications of 98mm x 55mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).
See the Canon A3100 IS vs Panasonic FH3 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the A3100 IS vs the FH3.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the A3100 IS and FH3 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Canon A3100 IS vs Panasonic FH3 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it's difficult to see the difference in sensor dimensions merely by seeing specifications. The picture here should give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the A3100 IS and FH3.
To sum up, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Panasonic FH3 to produce more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs a little more aggressively.

Canon A3100 IS vs Panasonic FH3 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon A3100 IS vs Panasonic FH3 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A3100 IS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Panasonic |
Model type | Canon PowerShot A3100 IS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 |
Also Known as | - | Lumix DMC-FS11 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 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 | 12 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4320 x 3240 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 35-140mm (4.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.7-5.6 | f/2.8-6.9 |
Macro focusing range | 3cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.7 inch | 2.7 inch |
Screen resolution | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15s | 60s |
Max shutter speed | 1/1600s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0fps | 6.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.00 m | 6.80 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB 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) |
Max 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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 165 gr (0.36 lb) | 165 gr (0.36 lb) |
Dimensions | 97 x 58 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 98 x 55 x 24mm (3.9" 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, 10, Custom, Face) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at release | $159 | $160 |