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Canon A3100 IS vs Panasonic FH6

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Canon PowerShot A3100 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
29
Overall
33

Canon A3100 IS vs Panasonic FH6 Key Specs

Canon A3100 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • 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 FH6
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.5-6.4) lens
  • 119g - 96 x 56 x 20mm
  • Introduced January 2012
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Canon A3100 IS vs Panasonic FH6 Overview

Below is a thorough overview of the Canon A3100 IS and Panasonic FH6, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Canon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the A3100 IS (12MP) and the FH6 (14MP) is fairly comparable and they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The A3100 IS was revealed 24 months earlier than the FH6 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a full comparison, below is a concise summary of how the A3100 IS scores versus the FH6 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3100 IS over the Panasonic FH6

 A3100 IS FH6 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH6 over the Canon A3100 IS

 FH6 A3100 IS 
IntroducedJanuary 2012January 2010More recent by 24 months

Common features in the Canon A3100 IS and Panasonic FH6

 A3100 IS FH6 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display measurement
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Canon A3100 IS vs Panasonic FH6 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and size. The Canon A3100 IS provides exterior measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) and the Panasonic FH6 has specifications of 96mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the A3100 IS against the FH6.

Canon A3100 IS vs Panasonic FH6 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A3100 IS and FH6 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Canon A3100 IS vs Panasonic FH6 top view buttons comparison

Canon A3100 IS vs Panasonic FH6 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its difficult to visualise the difference in sensor measurements merely by seeing specifications. The visual underneath will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the A3100 IS and FH6.

To sum up, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Panasonic FH6 to produce more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images far more aggressively. The older A3100 IS will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon A3100 IS vs Panasonic FH6 sensor size comparison

Canon A3100 IS vs Panasonic FH6 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3100 IS vs Panasonic FH6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon A3100 IS
Portrait photography with Panasonic FH6
21
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
33
MP count good (14MP)
includes face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon A3100 IS as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FH6 as a Street photography camera
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (119g)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon A3100 IS Sports photography highlights
Panasonic FH6 Sports photography highlights
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
39
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
good battery power (280 shots)
slow frames per second (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon A3100 IS
Travel photography with Panasonic FH6
51
has built in flash
missing Timelapse recording
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
70
good battery power (280 CIPA)
lighter than competitors (119 grams)
MP count good (14MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
lack of Timelapse function
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3100 IS Landscape photography features
Panasonic FH6 Landscape photography features
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
41
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
good battery power (280 per charge)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.5)
tiny screen (2.7")
lack of manual mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3100 IS Vlogging features
Panasonic FH6 Vlogging features
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external microphone jack
32
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
lighter than competitors (119 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone support
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Canon A3100 IS vs Panasonic FH6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3100 IS and Panasonic FH6
 Canon PowerShot A3100 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-FH6
General Information
Brand Name Canon Panasonic
Model Canon PowerShot A3100 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-01-05 2012-01-09
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-140mm (4.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/2.7-5.6 f/2.5-6.4
Macro focus range 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.00 m 4.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 165g (0.36 lbs) 119g (0.26 lbs)
Dimensions 97 x 58 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") 96 x 56 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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 - 280 photos
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model NB-8L -
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $159 $129