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Canon A3300 IS vs Panasonic FH3

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
30
Overall
35
Canon PowerShot A3300 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30

Canon A3300 IS vs Panasonic FH3 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
  • Launched January 2011
Panasonic FH3
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 165g - 98 x 55 x 24mm
  • Launched January 2010
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FS11
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Canon A3300 IS vs Panasonic FH3 Overview

Here is a extensive comparison of the Canon A3300 IS and Panasonic FH3, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Canon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the A3300 IS (16MP) and the FH3 (14MP) is relatively similar and they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The A3300 IS was released 13 months later than the FH3 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a detailed comparison, below is a concise view of how the A3300 IS scores versus the FH3 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3300 IS over the Panasonic FH3

 A3300 IS FH3 
LaunchedJanuary 2011January 2010Fresher by 13 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH3 over the Canon A3300 IS

 FH3 A3300 IS 

Common features in the Canon A3300 IS and Panasonic FH3

 A3300 IS FH3 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

Canon A3300 IS vs Panasonic FH3 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon A3300 IS has external 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 FH3 has proportions of 98mm x 55mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the A3300 IS vs the FH3.

Canon A3300 IS vs Panasonic FH3 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A3300 IS and FH3 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Canon A3300 IS vs Panasonic FH3 top view buttons comparison

Canon A3300 IS vs Panasonic FH3 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's hard to picture the difference between sensor sizing just by reviewing specs. The visual here should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the A3300 IS and FH3.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You can count on the Canon A3300 IS to offer extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The younger A3300 IS should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Canon A3300 IS vs Panasonic FH3 sensor size comparison

Canon A3300 IS vs Panasonic FH3 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3300 IS vs Panasonic FH3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3300 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FH3 as a Portrait photography camera
34
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
28
MP count decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon A3300 IS
Street photography with Panasonic FH3
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon A3300 IS
Sports photography with Panasonic FH3
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
35
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3300 IS Travel photography factors
Panasonic FH3 Travel photography factors
65
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
no Timelapse recording
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
65
MP count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
no Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3300 IS Landscape photography details
Panasonic FH3 Landscape photography details
43
decently wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual mode not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Timelapse recording
37
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon A3300 IS
Vlogging with Panasonic FH3
31
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone socket
29
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone support
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Canon A3300 IS vs Panasonic FH3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3300 IS and Panasonic FH3
 Canon PowerShot A3300 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-FH3
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Panasonic
Model Canon PowerShot A3300 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-FS11
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-01-05 2010-01-06
Physical type 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 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum 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 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per sec 6.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m 6.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Smart Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 file 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 149 gr (0.33 pounds) 165 gr (0.36 pounds)
Dimensions 95 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 98 x 55 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9")
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 images -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-8L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch price $200 $160