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Canon A3200 IS vs Panasonic FH2

Portability
95 Imaging
36 Features
31 Overall
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Canon PowerShot A3200 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 front
Portability
96 Imaging
36 Features
33 Overall
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Canon A3200 IS vs Panasonic FH2 Key Specs

Canon A3200 IS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F) lens
  • 149g - 95 x 57 x 24mm
  • Released January 2011
Panasonic FH2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
  • 121g - 94 x 54 x 19mm
  • Released January 2011
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FS16
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Canon A3200 IS vs Panasonic FH2 Overview

Its time to examine more closely at the Canon A3200 IS vs Panasonic FH2, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. The resolution of the A3200 IS (14MP) and the FH2 (14MP) is fairly similar and they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The A3200 IS was revealed within a month of the FH2 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief summary of how the A3200 IS scores against the FH2 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3200 IS over the Panasonic FH2

          

          

            
 A3200 IS FH2 
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH2 over the Canon A3200 IS

          

          

            
 FH2 A3200 IS 
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Canon A3200 IS and Panasonic FH2

          

          

            
 A3200 IS FH2 
ReleasedJanuary 2011January 2011Similar age
Focus manually  No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display size
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen  Neither has selfie screen
Touch display  Neither has Touch display
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Canon A3200 IS vs Panasonic FH2 Physical Comparison

          

          

            
For those who are planning to lug around your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and size. The Canon A3200 IS has outer dimensions 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 FH2 has specifications of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") and a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).
Check the Canon A3200 IS vs Panasonic FH2 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the A3200 IS versus the FH2.
Canon A3200 IS vs Panasonic FH2 size comparison
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the A3200 IS and FH2 is 95 and 96 respectively.
Canon A3200 IS vs Panasonic FH2 top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Canon A3200 IS vs Panasonic FH2 Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
Often, it's hard to visualise the gap between sensor measurements merely by going over technical specs. The visual underneath might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the A3200 IS and FH2.
As you can tell, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same resolution therefore you can expect similar quality of photographs although you need to factor the age  of the products into consideration.

            Canon A3200 IS vs Panasonic FH2 sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Canon A3200 IS vs Panasonic FH2 Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Canon A3200 IS vs Panasonic FH2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
Canon A3200 IS Portrait photography advice
Panasonic FH2 Portrait photography advice
33
 MP count decent (14MP)
 includes face detect focus
 manual focus not available
 no manual control
 external flash not possible
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
33
 good  resolution (14 megapixels)
 provides face detection autofocus
 manual focus not available
 no manual exposure
 external flash not possible
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison
Canon A3200 IS Street photography features
Panasonic FH2 Street photography features
57
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 fixed screen
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
66
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 comes with touch focus
 lighter than competition (121g)
 no moving screen
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison
 Canon A3200 IS as a Sports photography camera
 Panasonic FH2 as a Sports photography camera
39
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count decent (14 megapixels)
 includes tracking focus
 very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect auto focus
43
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 good  resolution (14 megapixels)
 provides tracking autofocus
 good battery power (270 shots)
 continuous shooting slow (4.0 fps)
 no shutter priority
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Canon A3200 IS Travel photography details
Panasonic FH2 Travel photography details
71
 MP count decent (14MP)
 flash built-in
 pretty wide (28mm)
 good maximum aperture (f)
 missing Time Lapse mode
 screen is not selfie friendly
72
 good battery power (270 shots)
 lighter than competition (121g)
 comes with touch focus
 good  resolution (14 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 fairly wide (28mm)
 does not have Timelapse recording
 doesn't contain selfie friendly display
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison
Canon A3200 IS Landscape photography information
Panasonic FH2 Landscape photography information
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 pretty wide (28mm)
 good maximum aperture (f)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count decent (14MP)
 manual focus not available
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 tiny screen (2.7 inch)
 no manual control
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
 missing Time Lapse mode
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 fairly wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 good  resolution (14MP)
 good battery power (270 CIPA)
 manual focus not available
 can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
 small screen (2.7 inch)
 no manual exposure
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
 does not have Timelapse recording
Photography Glossary
Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Canon A3200 IS
Vlogging with Panasonic FH2
34
 pretty wide (28mm)
 good maximum aperture (f)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 includes face detect focus
 screen is not selfie friendly
 video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
 missing mic jack
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 fairly wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 provides face detection autofocus
 lighter than competition (121g)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
 doesn't contain selfie friendly display
 video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
 does not have external microphone jack
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Canon A3200 IS vs Panasonic FH2 Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3200 IS and Panasonic FH2
 Canon PowerShot A3200 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-FH2
General Information
Brand Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon PowerShot A3200 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-FS16
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2011-01-05 2011-01-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology Venus Engine IV
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 14MP 14MP
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW photos    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Touch focus    
Autofocus continuous    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Multi area autofocus    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect autofocus    
Contract detect autofocus    
Phase detect autofocus    
Total focus points 9 11
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.1-6.5
Macro focusing distance 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch capability    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 60 seconds
Highest 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    
Expose Manually    
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance 4.00 m 3.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Smart Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 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 1280x720 1280x720
Video file 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
Environment seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 149g (0.33 lbs) 121g (0.27 lbs)
Dimensions 95 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 94 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 life - 270 photos
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-8L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting    
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $230 $149