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Canon A3200 IS vs Panasonic FH27

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot A3200 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 front
Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
34
Overall
37

Canon A3200 IS vs Panasonic FH27 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 FH27
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 152g - 99 x 57 x 28mm
  • Introduced January 2011
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Canon A3200 IS vs Panasonic FH27 Overview

In this write-up, we are looking at the Canon A3200 IS vs Panasonic FH27, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Canon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the A3200 IS (14MP) and the FH27 (16MP) is fairly similar and they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The A3200 IS was unveiled about the same time to the FH27 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a detailed comparison, below is a short highlight of how the A3200 IS matches up versus the FH27 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3200 IS over the Panasonic FH27

 A3200 IS FH27 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH27 over the Canon A3200 IS

 FH27 A3200 IS 
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon A3200 IS and Panasonic FH27

 A3200 IS FH27 
IntroducedJanuary 2011January 2011Similar age
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Canon A3200 IS vs Panasonic FH27 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon A3200 IS has got outside 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 FH27 has proportions of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") and a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the A3200 IS against the FH27.

Canon A3200 IS vs Panasonic FH27 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the A3200 IS and FH27 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Canon A3200 IS vs Panasonic FH27 top view buttons comparison

Canon A3200 IS vs Panasonic FH27 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its difficult to picture the gap between sensor dimensions simply by going over specifications. The pic here might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the A3200 IS and FH27.

Plainly, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Panasonic FH27 to offer extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos a little more aggressively.

Canon A3200 IS vs Panasonic FH27 sensor size comparison

Canon A3200 IS vs Panasonic FH27 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3200 IS vs Panasonic FH27 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon A3200 IS
Portrait photography with Panasonic FH27
33
decent MP (14MP)
supports face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
34
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect focusing
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon A3200 IS Street photography factors
Panasonic FH27 Street photography factors
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
63
image stabilization (Optical)
offers touch to focus
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon A3200 IS as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FH27 as a Sports photography camera
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
40
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
low frames per second (4.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon A3200 IS
Travel photography with Panasonic FH27
72
decent MP (14MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
does not have Timelapse mode
does not posses selfie friendly screen
68
offers touch to focus
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
no Timelapse function
does not contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3200 IS Landscape photography info
Panasonic FH27 Landscape photography info
42
pretty wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
43
rather wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3200 IS Vlogging highlights
Panasonic FH27 Vlogging highlights
34
pretty wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
does not posses selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone socket
32
rather wide (28mm)
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone jack
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Canon A3200 IS vs Panasonic FH27 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3200 IS and Panasonic FH27
 Canon PowerShot A3200 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-FH27
General Information
Brand Canon Panasonic
Model Canon PowerShot A3200 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2011-01-05 2011-01-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology Venus Engine VI
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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 11
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-224mm (8.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech - TFT Touch Screen LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/1600s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m 5.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Smart Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash
AEB
WB 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 (24 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 149 grams (0.33 lbs) 152 grams (0.34 lbs)
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 Overall 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 - 250 photos
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model 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 Single Single
Launch cost $230 $229