Canon A3300 IS vs Panasonic FH6
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Canon A3300 IS vs Panasonic FH6 Key Specs
(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
- Announced January 2011
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-120mm (F2.5-6.4) lens
- 119g - 96 x 56 x 20mm
- Launched January 2012

Canon A3300 IS vs Panasonic FH6 Overview
Following is a extensive assessment of the Canon A3300 IS vs Panasonic FH6, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Canon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the A3300 IS (16MP) and the FH6 (14MP) is very similar and they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The A3300 IS was revealed 12 months before the FH6 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise view of how the A3300 IS scores vs the FH6 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon A3300 IS vs Panasonic FH6 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot A3300 IS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6. The full galleries are available at Canon A3300 IS Gallery and Panasonic FH6 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A3300 IS over the Panasonic FH6
A3300 IS | FH6 | |||
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Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH6 over the Canon A3300 IS
FH6 | A3300 IS | |||
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Launched | January 2012 | ![]() | January 2011 | More modern by 12 months |
Common features in the Canon A3300 IS and Panasonic FH6
A3300 IS | FH6 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Equal display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Missing Touch friendly display |
Canon A3300 IS vs Panasonic FH6 Physical Comparison
If you are going to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon A3300 IS provides outer dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FH6 has proportions of 96mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs).
Analyze the Canon A3300 IS vs Panasonic FH6 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select at that moment. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the A3300 IS vs the FH6.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the A3300 IS and FH6 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Canon A3300 IS vs Panasonic FH6 Sensor Comparison
Often, its tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes purely by going over specs. The image underneath might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the A3300 IS and FH6.
As you can plainly see, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You should expect to see the Canon A3300 IS to deliver extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more aged A3300 IS is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Canon A3300 IS vs Panasonic FH6 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon A3300 IS vs Panasonic FH6 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A3300 IS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Panasonic |
Model type | Canon PowerShot A3300 IS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2011-01-05 | 2012-01-09 |
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 dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4320 x 3240 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 24-120mm (5.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | f/2.5-6.4 |
Macro focusing range | 3cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Display resolution | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display technology | - | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15s | 8s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1600s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames per sec | 2.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.00 m | 4.60 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Smart | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | MPEG-4 | Motion JPEG |
Mic 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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 149 gr (0.33 pounds) | 119 gr (0.26 pounds) |
Dimensions | 95 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 96 x 56 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 photos | 280 photos |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | 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 | Single | Single |
Pricing at launch | $200 | $129 |