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Canon A3300 IS vs Panasonic FH27

Portability
95
Imaging
38
Features
30
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot A3300 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 front
Portability
94
Imaging
38
Features
34
Overall
36

Canon A3300 IS vs Panasonic FH27 Key Specs

Canon A3300 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 149g - 95 x 57 x 24mm
  • Released January 2011
Panasonic FH27
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 152g - 99 x 57 x 28mm
  • Launched January 2011
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Canon A3300 IS vs Panasonic FH27 Overview

Here is a complete comparison of the Canon A3300 IS and Panasonic FH27, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Canon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the A3300 IS (16MP) and the FH27 (16MP) is fairly similar and both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The A3300 IS was launched within a month of the FH27 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a thorough comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the A3300 IS scores against the FH27 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3300 IS over the Panasonic FH27

 A3300 IS FH27 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH27 over the Canon A3300 IS

 FH27 A3300 IS 
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon A3300 IS and Panasonic FH27

 A3300 IS FH27 
LaunchedJanuary 2011January 2011Similar generation
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurements
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Canon A3300 IS vs Panasonic FH27 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon A3300 IS offers outer dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FH27 has proportions of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") along with a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon A3300 IS and Panasonic FH27 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the A3300 IS compared to the FH27.

Canon A3300 IS vs Panasonic FH27 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A3300 IS and FH27 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Canon A3300 IS vs Panasonic FH27 top view buttons comparison

Canon A3300 IS vs Panasonic FH27 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizing just by reading a spec sheet. The photograph here will help give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A3300 IS and FH27.

Clearly, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same resolution therefore you should expect similar quality of images though you will want to consider the production date of the products into consideration.

Canon A3300 IS vs Panasonic FH27 sensor size comparison

Canon A3300 IS vs Panasonic FH27 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3300 IS vs Panasonic FH27 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon A3300 IS
Portrait photography with Panasonic FH27
34
MP count good (16 megapixels)
offers face detect autofocus
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
34
resolution is good (16MP)
has face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon A3300 IS Street photography highlights
Panasonic FH27 Street photography highlights
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
62
image stabilization (Optical)
supports touch to focus
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon A3300 IS Sports photography details
Panasonic FH27 Sports photography details
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
offers tracking focus
low frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
40
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon A3300 IS
Travel photography with Panasonic FH27
65
MP count good (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse function
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
68
supports touch to focus
resolution is good (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
does not contain selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon A3300 IS
Landscape photography with Panasonic FH27
42
relatively wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
42
fairly wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3300 IS Vlogging factors
Panasonic FH27 Vlogging factors
31
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone support
32
fairly wide (28mm)
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not contain selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic jack
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Canon A3300 IS vs Panasonic FH27 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3300 IS and Panasonic FH27
 Canon PowerShot A3300 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-FH27
General Information
Brand Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon PowerShot A3300 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2011-01-05 2011-01-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology Venus Engine VI
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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti alias 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 pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-224mm (8.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology - TFT Touch Screen LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/1600s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 5.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Smart Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
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 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 149 gr (0.33 lb) 152 gr (0.34 lb)
Physical dimensions 95 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 99 x 57 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1")
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 pictures 250 pictures
Type 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
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $200 $229