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Canon A3200 IS vs Panasonic FH1

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot A3200 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Canon A3200 IS vs Panasonic FH1 Key Specs

Canon A3200 IS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F) lens
  • 149g - 95 x 57 x 24mm
  • Introduced January 2011
Panasonic FH1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 163g - 98 x 55 x 23mm
  • Introduced January 2010
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FS10
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Canon A3200 IS vs Panasonic FH1 Overview

Here, we are contrasting the Canon A3200 IS versus Panasonic FH1, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Canon and Panasonic. The resolution of the A3200 IS (14MP) and the FH1 (12MP) is fairly similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The A3200 IS was brought out 13 months after the FH1 making them a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a more detailed comparison, here is a short summary of how the A3200 IS matches up versus the FH1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3200 IS over the Panasonic FH1

 A3200 IS FH1 
IntroducedJanuary 2011January 2010More modern by 13 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH1 over the Canon A3200 IS

 FH1 A3200 IS 

Common features in the Canon A3200 IS and Panasonic FH1

 A3200 IS FH1 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display sizing
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Canon A3200 IS vs Panasonic FH1 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon A3200 IS comes with exterior measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Panasonic FH1 has dimensions of 98mm x 55mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 163 grams (0.36 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon A3200 IS versus Panasonic FH1 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select during that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the A3200 IS against the FH1.

Canon A3200 IS vs Panasonic FH1 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A3200 IS and FH1 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Canon A3200 IS vs Panasonic FH1 top view buttons comparison

Canon A3200 IS vs Panasonic FH1 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizes only by going over technical specs. The image below should provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the A3200 IS and FH1.

As you can tell, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can anticipate the Canon A3200 IS to deliver greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos way more aggressively. The fresher A3200 IS should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon A3200 IS vs Panasonic FH1 sensor size comparison

Canon A3200 IS vs Panasonic FH1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3200 IS vs Panasonic FH1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon A3200 IS
Portrait photography with Panasonic FH1
33
MP count good (14MP)
includes face detection focusing
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
21
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon A3200 IS Street photography highlights
Panasonic FH1 Street photography highlights
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon A3200 IS
Sports photography with Panasonic FH1
39
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
includes tracking autofocus
max fps low (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3200 IS as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FH1 as a Travel photography camera
72
MP count good (14MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
missing Timelapse mode
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
58
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low MP (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3200 IS Landscape photography details
Panasonic FH1 Landscape photography details
42
decently wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3200 IS Vlogging details
Panasonic FH1 Vlogging details
34
decently wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone jack
29
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone jack
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Canon A3200 IS vs Panasonic FH1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3200 IS and Panasonic FH1
 Canon PowerShot A3200 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-FH1
General Information
Brand Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon PowerShot A3200 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1
Also called as - Lumix DMC-FS10
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2011-01-05 2010-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology -
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 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture - f/2.8-6.9
Macro focusing distance 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 6.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Smart Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 149 grams (0.33 lbs) 163 grams (0.36 lbs)
Physical dimensions 95 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 98 x 55 x 23mm (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 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $230 $150