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Canon A3200 IS vs Panasonic FX580

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot A3200 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
29
Overall
32

Canon A3200 IS vs Panasonic FX580 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 FX580
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 167g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
  • Launched January 2009
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FX550
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Canon A3200 IS vs Panasonic FX580 Overview

Lets take a deeper look at the Canon A3200 IS vs Panasonic FX580, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Canon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the A3200 IS (14MP) and the FX580 (12MP) is very similar and both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The A3200 IS was released 24 months after the FX580 making them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the A3200 IS matches up against the FX580 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3200 IS over the Panasonic FX580

 A3200 IS FX580 
LaunchedJanuary 2011January 2009Newer by 24 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic FX580 over the Canon A3200 IS

 FX580 A3200 IS 
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Canon A3200 IS and Panasonic FX580

 A3200 IS FX580 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

Canon A3200 IS vs Panasonic FX580 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera often, you have to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon A3200 IS comes with outer dimensions 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 FX580 has proportions of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the A3200 IS against the FX580.

Canon A3200 IS vs Panasonic FX580 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A3200 IS and FX580 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Canon A3200 IS vs Panasonic FX580 top view buttons comparison

Canon A3200 IS vs Panasonic FX580 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be tough to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reading specs. The picture here might provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the A3200 IS and FX580.

All in all, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Canon A3200 IS to deliver extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics more aggressively. The more modern A3200 IS provides an advantage in sensor technology.

Canon A3200 IS vs Panasonic FX580 sensor size comparison

Canon A3200 IS vs Panasonic FX580 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3200 IS vs Panasonic FX580 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon A3200 IS
Portrait photography with Panasonic FX580
33
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
offers face detect autofocus
no manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
26
comes with face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon A3200 IS
Street photography with Panasonic FX580
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon A3200 IS Sports photography information
Panasonic FX580 Sports photography information
39
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon A3200 IS
Travel photography with Panasonic FX580
72
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f)
missing Timelapse mode
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
58
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
no Timelapse mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3200 IS Landscape photography features
Panasonic FX580 Landscape photography features
42
fairly wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
36
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
manual exposure not available
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3200 IS Vlogging info
Panasonic FX580 Vlogging info
34
fairly wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone port
30
reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone jack
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Canon A3200 IS vs Panasonic FX580 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3200 IS and Panasonic FX580
 Canon PowerShot A3200 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-FX580
General Information
Brand Name Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon PowerShot A3200 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-FX550
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2011-01-05 2009-01-27
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Highest enhanced ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture - f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing distance 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 6.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Smart Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 149 grams (0.33 pounds) 167 grams (0.37 pounds)
Physical dimensions 95 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
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 ID NB-8L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $230 $499