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Canon A3300 IS vs Panasonic FH2

Portability
95 Imaging
38 Features
30 Overall
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Canon PowerShot A3300 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 front
Portability
96 Imaging
36 Features
33 Overall
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Canon A3300 IS vs Panasonic FH2 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
  • Introduced January 2011
Panasonic FH2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
  • 121g - 94 x 54 x 19mm
  • Announced January 2011
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FS16
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Canon A3300 IS vs Panasonic FH2 Overview

On this page, we will be reviewing the Canon A3300 IS and Panasonic FH2, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Canon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the A3300 IS (16MP) and the FH2 (14MP) is relatively similar and both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The A3300 IS was unveiled within a month of the FH2 which means that they are of a similar generation. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise summation of how the A3300 IS matches up against the FH2 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3300 IS over the Panasonic FH2

          

          

            
 A3300 IS FH2 
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH2 over the Canon A3300 IS

          

          

            
 FH2 A3300 IS 
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Canon A3300 IS and Panasonic FH2

          

          

            
 A3300 IS FH2 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011January 2011Similar generation
Manually focus  No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen  Absent selfie screen
Touch screen  Absent Touch screen
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Canon A3300 IS vs Panasonic FH2 Physical Comparison

          

          

            
If you are aiming to carry around your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon A3300 IS comes with exterior dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FH2 has proportions of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).
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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the A3300 IS against the FH2.
Canon A3300 IS vs Panasonic FH2 size comparison
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the A3300 IS and FH2 is 95 and 96 respectively.
Canon A3300 IS vs Panasonic FH2 top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Canon A3300 IS vs Panasonic FH2 Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
In many cases, it's difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizes only by reading technical specs. The pic below will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the A3300 IS and FH2.
As you have seen, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You should count on the Canon A3300 IS to deliver extra detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs more aggressively.

            Canon A3300 IS vs Panasonic FH2 sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Canon A3300 IS vs Panasonic FH2 Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Canon A3300 IS vs Panasonic FH2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Canon A3300 IS
Portrait photography with Panasonic FH2
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 megapixel count good (16MP)
 features face detect focus
 manual focus not available
 no manual exposure
 no external flash support
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
33
 decent megapixels (14MP)
 supports face detect focusing
 manual focus not available
 manual exposure not available
 cannot use external flash
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
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Street Comparison
Canon A3300 IS Street photography information
Panasonic FH2 Street photography information
57
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 no moving screen
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
66
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 supports focus via touch
 lighter than competition in class (121 grams)
 no articulating screen
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
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Sports Comparison
 Canon A3300 IS as a Sports photography camera
 Panasonic FH2 as a Sports photography camera
40
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count good (16MP)
 features tracking focus
 slow frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
 no shutter priority
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect auto focus
43
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
 supports tracking focus
 good battery life (270 CIPA)
 slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
 no shutter priority
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 no phase detect AF
Photography Glossary
Travel Comparison
Canon A3300 IS Travel photography info
Panasonic FH2 Travel photography info
65
 megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 fairly wide (28mm)
 no Timelapse recording
 display is not selfie friendly
 slow max aperture (f2.8)
72
 good battery life (270 CIPA)
 lighter than competition in class (121 grams)
 supports focus via touch
 decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 lack of Time Lapse function
 screen is not selfie friendly
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison
 Canon A3300 IS as a Landscape photography camera
 Panasonic FH2 as a Landscape photography camera
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 fairly wide (28mm)
 good sized screen (3 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
 manual focus not available
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f2.8)
 no manual exposure
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
 no Timelapse recording
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 reasonably wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 decent megapixels (14MP)
 good battery life (270 per charge)
 manual focus not available
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
 screen is small (2.7 inches)
 manual exposure not available
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
 lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon A3300 IS Vlogging features
Panasonic FH2 Vlogging features
31
 fairly wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 features face detect focus
 slow max aperture (f2.8)
 display is not selfie friendly
 low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
 no microphone socket
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 reasonably wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 supports face detect focusing
 lighter than competition in class (121 grams)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
 lack of mic port
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Canon A3300 IS vs Panasonic FH2 Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3300 IS and Panasonic FH2
 Canon PowerShot A3300 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-FH2
General Information
Make Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon PowerShot A3300 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2
Also called as - Lumix DMC-FS16
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2011-01-05 2011-01-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology Venus Engine IV
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Tracking autofocus    
Autofocus selectice    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Live view autofocus    
Face detection focus    
Contract detection focus    
Phase detection focus    
Total focus points 9 11
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.1-6.5
Macro focusing distance 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch display    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 4.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance 4.00 m 3.30 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 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), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
Mic jack    
Headphone jack    
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 lb) 121 grams (0.27 lb)
Physical dimensions 95 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 94 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7")
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 230 shots 270 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-8L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording    
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $200 $149