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Canon A3200 IS vs Panasonic FH6

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot A3200 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
29
Overall
33

Canon A3200 IS vs Panasonic FH6 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
  • Announced January 2011
Panasonic FH6
(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
Photography Glossary

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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3200 IS over the Panasonic FH6

 A3200 IS FH6 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH6 over the Canon A3200 IS

 FH6 A3200 IS 
ReleasedJanuary 2012January 2011More recent by 12 months

Common features in the Canon A3200 IS and Panasonic FH6

 A3200 IS FH6 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kSame 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon A3200 IS vs Panasonic FH6 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon A3200 IS vs Panasonic FH6 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3200 IS vs Panasonic FH6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3200 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FH6 as a Portrait photography camera
33
megapixel count good (14MP)
offers face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
33
decent MP (14 megapixels)
includes face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon A3200 IS as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FH6 as a Street photography camera
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (119 grams)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon A3200 IS as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FH6 as a Sports photography camera
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
39
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
better than average battery pack (280 per charge)
low fps (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3200 IS as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FH6 as a Travel photography camera
72
megapixel count good (14MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f)
no Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
70
better than average battery pack (280 per charge)
lighter than average (119g)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
missing Timelapse mode
does not offer selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3200 IS Landscape photography info
Panasonic FH6 Landscape photography info
42
quite wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
41
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
better than average battery pack (280 shots)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual control
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3200 IS Vlogging details
Panasonic FH6 Vlogging details
34
quite wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic jack
32
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
lighter than average (119g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone socket
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Canon A3200 IS vs Panasonic FH6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3200 IS and Panasonic FH6
 Canon PowerShot A3200 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-FH6
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