Canon A3200 IS vs Panasonic FH6
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Canon A3200 IS vs Panasonic FH6 Key Specs
(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
- Announced January 2011
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-120mm (F2.5-6.4) lens
- 119g - 96 x 56 x 20mm
- Released January 2012

Canon A3200 IS vs Panasonic FH6 Overview
On this page, we will be analyzing the Canon A3200 IS and Panasonic FH6, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Canon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the A3200 IS (14MP) and the FH6 (14MP) is pretty similar and both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The A3200 IS was unveiled 12 months before the FH6 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before getting right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick summary of how the A3200 IS matches up against the FH6 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Canon A3200 IS vs Panasonic FH6 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot A3200 IS & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6. The full galleries are available at Canon A3200 IS Gallery & Panasonic FH6 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A3200 IS over the Panasonic FH6
A3200 IS | FH6 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH6 over the Canon A3200 IS
FH6 | A3200 IS | |||
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Released | January 2012 | ![]() | January 2011 | More recent by 12 months |
Common features in the Canon A3200 IS and Panasonic FH6
A3200 IS | FH6 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimensions | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Equal screen measurement |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Absent Touch friendly screen |
Canon A3200 IS vs Panasonic FH6 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon A3200 IS enjoys outside dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FH6 has measurements of 96mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs).
Contrast the Canon A3200 IS and Panasonic FH6 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the A3200 IS and the FH6.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the A3200 IS and FH6 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Canon A3200 IS vs Panasonic FH6 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it's tough to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reviewing specs. The visual here might offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A3200 IS and FH6.
All in all, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the exact same resolution therefore you can expect similar quality of files although you have to consider the launch date of the products into consideration. The older A3200 IS is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Canon A3200 IS vs Panasonic FH6 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon A3200 IS vs Panasonic FH6 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A3200 IS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Panasonic |
Model type | Canon PowerShot A3200 IS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2011-01-05 | 2012-01-09 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | 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 area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4320 x 3240 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 24-120mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | - | f/2.5-6.4 |
Macro focusing range | 3cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.7 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15 secs | 8 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/1600 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames/s | 2.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.00 m | 4.60 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Smart | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB 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), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone 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 lbs) | 119g (0.26 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 95 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 96 x 56 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") |
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 life | - | 280 photographs |
Battery type | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NB-8L | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Price at release | $230 | $129 |