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Canon A3300 IS vs Panasonic FH10

Portability
95
Imaging
38
Features
30
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot A3300 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10 front
Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
26
Overall
33

Canon A3300 IS vs Panasonic FH10 Key Specs

Canon A3300 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 149g - 95 x 57 x 24mm
  • Announced January 2011
Panasonic FH10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 103g - 94 x 54 x 18mm
  • Released January 2013
Photography Glossary

Canon A3300 IS vs Panasonic FH10 Overview

The following is a complete overview of the Canon A3300 IS versus Panasonic FH10, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the A3300 IS (16MP) and the FH10 (16MP) is pretty close and they come with the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The A3300 IS was launched 24 months before the FH10 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a complete comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the A3300 IS scores vs the FH10 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3300 IS over the Panasonic FH10

 A3300 IS FH10 
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH10 over the Canon A3300 IS

 FH10 A3300 IS 
ReleasedJanuary 2013January 2011Newer by 24 months

Common features in the Canon A3300 IS and Panasonic FH10

 A3300 IS FH10 
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither provides Touch friendly screen

Canon A3300 IS vs Panasonic FH10 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Canon A3300 IS provides external measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Panasonic FH10 has measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the A3300 IS versus the FH10.

Canon A3300 IS vs Panasonic FH10 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the A3300 IS and FH10 is 95 and 97 respectively.

Canon A3300 IS vs Panasonic FH10 top view buttons comparison

Canon A3300 IS vs Panasonic FH10 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its hard to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions simply by viewing a spec sheet. The image here may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the A3300 IS and FH10.

Clearly, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same MP so you can expect comparable quality of pictures though you should always take the launch date of the cameras into account. The more aged A3300 IS will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Canon A3300 IS vs Panasonic FH10 sensor size comparison

Canon A3300 IS vs Panasonic FH10 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3300 IS vs Panasonic FH10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon A3300 IS
Portrait photography with Panasonic FH10
34
decent megapixels (16MP)
has face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
30
MP count decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon A3300 IS as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FH10 as a Street photography camera
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
64
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (103 grams)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon A3300 IS Sports photography details
Panasonic FH10 Sports photography details
40
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
has tracking focus
max fps low (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
40
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon A3300 IS
Travel photography with Panasonic FH10
65
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than competitors in class (103 grams)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
no Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3300 IS Landscape photography details
Panasonic FH10 Landscape photography details
42
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual exposure
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
38
pretty wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3300 IS as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FH10 as a Vlogging camera
31
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic socket
31
pretty wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (103 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone support
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Canon A3300 IS vs Panasonic FH10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3300 IS and Panasonic FH10
 Canon PowerShot A3300 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-FH10
General Information
Brand Canon Panasonic
Model Canon PowerShot A3300 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2011-01-05 2013-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/2.8-6.9
Macro focus range 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m 4.40 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Smart Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 149g (0.33 lbs) 103g (0.23 lbs)
Dimensions 95 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 94 x 54 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7")
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 230 shots 260 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-8L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $200 $110