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Canon A3200 IS vs Panasonic FH25

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot A3200 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 front
Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
26
Overall
33

Canon A3200 IS vs Panasonic FH25 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
  • Revealed January 2011
Panasonic FH25
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 159g - 99 x 57 x 28mm
  • Released January 2011
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FS35
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Canon A3200 IS vs Panasonic FH25 Overview

Following is a in-depth review of the Canon A3200 IS and Panasonic FH25, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the A3200 IS (14MP) and the FH25 (16MP) is fairly similar and they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The A3200 IS was announced very close to the FH25 which means that they are of a similar generation. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a full comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the A3200 IS matches up versus the FH25 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3200 IS over the Panasonic FH25

 A3200 IS FH25 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH25 over the Canon A3200 IS

 FH25 A3200 IS 

Common features in the Canon A3200 IS and Panasonic FH25

 A3200 IS FH25 
ReleasedJanuary 2011January 2011Similar generation
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display size
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Canon A3200 IS vs Panasonic FH25 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry around your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon A3200 IS provides physical measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FH25 has measurements of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") along with a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).

Compare the Canon A3200 IS and Panasonic FH25 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the A3200 IS vs the FH25.

Canon A3200 IS vs Panasonic FH25 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the A3200 IS and FH25 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Canon A3200 IS vs Panasonic FH25 top view buttons comparison

Canon A3200 IS vs Panasonic FH25 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's tough to see the difference between sensor sizes only by reviewing a spec sheet. The pic here may give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the A3200 IS and FH25.

As you can see, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Panasonic FH25 to deliver more detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos much more aggressively.

Canon A3200 IS vs Panasonic FH25 sensor size comparison

Canon A3200 IS vs Panasonic FH25 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3200 IS vs Panasonic FH25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3200 IS Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic FH25 Portrait photography highlights
33
MP count good (14 megapixels)
supports face detect autofocus
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
34
MP count good (16 megapixels)
provides face detection focus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon A3200 IS Street photography factors
Panasonic FH25 Street photography factors
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon A3200 IS
Sports photography with Panasonic FH25
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
supports tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
40
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
slow fps (4.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3200 IS Travel photography features
Panasonic FH25 Travel photography features
72
MP count good (14MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f)
does not have Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
65
MP count good (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3200 IS Landscape photography info
Panasonic FH25 Landscape photography info
42
fairly wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
small screen (2.7")
manual exposure not available
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
38
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon A3200 IS
Vlogging with Panasonic FH25
34
fairly wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic socket
31
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic socket
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Canon A3200 IS vs Panasonic FH25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3200 IS and Panasonic FH25
 Canon PowerShot A3200 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-FH25
General Information
Brand Name Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon PowerShot A3200 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25
Also called - Lumix DMC-FS35
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2011-01-05 2011-01-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology Venus Engine VI
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 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-224mm (8.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 2.7"
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology - TFT Screen LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per second 4.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 5.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Smart Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash
AEB
White balance 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 720p (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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 149g (0.33 pounds) 159g (0.35 pounds)
Dimensions 95 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 99 x 57 x 28mm (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 life - 250 pictures
Battery type - Battery Pack
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
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $230 $180