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Canon A3200 IS vs Panasonic FX700

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot A3200 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
44
Overall
39

Canon A3200 IS vs Panasonic FX700 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
  • Launched January 2011
Panasonic FX700
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.2-5.9) lens
  • 176g - 104 x 56 x 25mm
  • Released July 2010
Photography Glossary

Canon A3200 IS vs Panasonic FX700 Overview

On this page, we will be matching up the Canon A3200 IS versus Panasonic FX700, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Canon and Panasonic. The resolution of the A3200 IS (14MP) and the FX700 (14MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The A3200 IS was manufactured 6 months after the FX700 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a full comparison, here is a concise summation of how the A3200 IS grades vs the FX700 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3200 IS over the Panasonic FX700

 A3200 IS FX700 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FX700 over the Canon A3200 IS

 FX700 A3200 IS 
Manually focus More exact focusing
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon A3200 IS and Panasonic FX700

 A3200 IS FX700 
ReleasedJanuary 2011July 2010Same age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Canon A3200 IS vs Panasonic FX700 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon A3200 IS offers outer measurements 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 FX700 has measurements of 104mm x 56mm x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs).

Contrast the Canon A3200 IS versus Panasonic FX700 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the A3200 IS and the FX700.

Canon A3200 IS vs Panasonic FX700 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A3200 IS and FX700 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Canon A3200 IS vs Panasonic FX700 top view buttons comparison

Canon A3200 IS vs Panasonic FX700 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizes just by seeing specs. The picture underneath should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the A3200 IS and FX700.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same megapixels therefore you can expect comparable quality of images however you should always take the age of the cameras into account.

Canon A3200 IS vs Panasonic FX700 sensor size comparison

Canon A3200 IS vs Panasonic FX700 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3200 IS vs Panasonic FX700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon A3200 IS
Portrait photography with Panasonic FX700
33
megapixel count decent (14MP)
provides face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
37
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon A3200 IS Street photography highlights
Panasonic FX700 Street photography highlights
57
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon A3200 IS as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FX700 as a Sports photography camera
39
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
max frames per second very slow (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3200 IS Travel photography highlights
Panasonic FX700 Travel photography highlights
72
megapixel count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f)
no Time Lapse function
does not contain selfie friendly screen
64
megapixel count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3200 IS Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic FX700 Landscape photography highlights
42
reasonably wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual mode not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Time Lapse function
48
has manual focus
really wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.2)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3200 IS Vlogging factors
Panasonic FX700 Vlogging factors
34
reasonably wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
does not contain selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic port
33
really wide (24mm)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have mic jack
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Canon A3200 IS vs Panasonic FX700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3200 IS and Panasonic FX700
 Canon PowerShot A3200 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-FX700
General Information
Company Canon Panasonic
Model Canon PowerShot A3200 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-01-05 2010-07-21
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type CCD CMOS
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 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Max aperture - f/2.2-5.9
Macro focus range 3cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m 7.40 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Smart Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 AVCHD
Mic 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 149g (0.33 lbs) 176g (0.39 lbs)
Physical dimensions 95 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 104 x 56 x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0")
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 model NB-8L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $230 $399