Canon A3200 IS vs Panasonic FH22
95 Imaging
37 Features
31 Overall
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94 Imaging
36 Features
30 Overall
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Canon A3200 IS vs Panasonic FH22 Key Specs
(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
- Announced January 2011
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 170g - 100 x 57 x 27mm
- Introduced January 2010
- Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FS33

Canon A3200 IS vs Panasonic FH22 Overview
In this write-up, we will be evaluating the Canon A3200 IS and Panasonic FH22, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Canon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the A3200 IS (14MP) and the FH22 (14MP) is pretty similar and they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The A3200 IS was launched 13 months later than the FH22 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before going in to a more detailed comparison, below is a short highlight of how the A3200 IS scores versus the FH22 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Canon A3200 IS vs Panasonic FH22 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot A3200 IS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22. The complete galleries are provided at Canon A3200 IS Gallery and Panasonic FH22 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A3200 IS over the Panasonic FH22
A3200 IS | FH22 | |||
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Introduced | January 2011 | ![]() | January 2010 | More recent by 13 months |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH22 over the Canon A3200 IS
FH22 | A3200 IS | |||
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Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Canon A3200 IS and Panasonic FH22
A3200 IS | FH22 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Equal screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither has selfie screen |
Canon A3200 IS vs Panasonic FH22 Physical Comparison
If you are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon A3200 IS has external dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FH22 has dimensions of 100mm x 57mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") with a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs).
Check out the Canon A3200 IS and Panasonic FH22 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the A3200 IS against the FH22.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A3200 IS and FH22 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Canon A3200 IS vs Panasonic FH22 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, its tough to visualize the difference between sensor measurements just by reading specifications. The visual underneath should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the A3200 IS and FH22.
Plainly, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same resolution so you should expect similar quality of files though you need to take the production date of the products into consideration. The more recent A3200 IS provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon A3200 IS vs Panasonic FH22 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon A3200 IS vs Panasonic FH22 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A3200 IS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Panasonic |
Model type | Canon PowerShot A3200 IS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22 |
Otherwise known as | - | Lumix DMC-FS33 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2011-01-05 | 2010-01-06 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology | - |
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 | 14 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4320 x 3240 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 28-224mm (8.0x) |
Maximal aperture | - | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 3cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7" | 3" |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 60 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1600 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0fps | 5.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.00 m | 5.80 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Smart | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic 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 gr (0.33 lbs) | 170 gr (0.37 lbs) |
Dimensions | 95 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 100 x 57 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") |
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 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, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at launch | $230 | $200 |