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Canon A3300 IS vs Panasonic FS25

Portability
95
Imaging
38
Features
30
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot A3300 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30

Canon A3300 IS vs Panasonic FS25 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
  • Launched January 2011
Panasonic FS25
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 29-145mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 148g - 97 x 58 x 22mm
  • Launched January 2009
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Canon A3300 IS vs Panasonic FS25 Overview

Below, we will be comparing the Canon A3300 IS vs Panasonic FS25, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Canon and Panasonic. There is a crucial difference between the resolutions of the A3300 IS (16MP) and FS25 (12MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The A3300 IS was released 24 months after the FS25 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the A3300 IS matches up against the FS25 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3300 IS over the Panasonic FS25

 A3300 IS FS25 
LaunchedJanuary 2011January 2009More modern by 24 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic FS25 over the Canon A3300 IS

 FS25 A3300 IS 

Common features in the Canon A3300 IS and Panasonic FS25

 A3300 IS FS25 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Canon A3300 IS vs Panasonic FS25 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera, you have to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon A3300 IS offers physical 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) while the Panasonic FS25 has sizing of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

See the Canon A3300 IS vs Panasonic FS25 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the A3300 IS versus the FS25.

Canon A3300 IS vs Panasonic FS25 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the A3300 IS and FS25 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Canon A3300 IS vs Panasonic FS25 top view buttons comparison

Canon A3300 IS vs Panasonic FS25 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is tough to envision the difference between sensor sizes just by looking at technical specs. The image here should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the A3300 IS and FS25.

As you have seen, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Canon A3300 IS to resolve extra detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more recent A3300 IS will have an advantage in sensor tech.

Canon A3300 IS vs Panasonic FS25 sensor size comparison

Canon A3300 IS vs Panasonic FS25 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3300 IS vs Panasonic FS25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3300 IS Portrait photography information
Panasonic FS25 Portrait photography information
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sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has face detection focus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
26
comes with face detect autofocus
no manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon A3300 IS
Street photography with Panasonic FS25
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
56
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon A3300 IS Sports photography highlights
Panasonic FS25 Sports photography highlights
40
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
low fps (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
25
image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3300 IS as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FS25 as a Travel photography camera
65
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
no Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
51
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (29mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3300 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FS25 as a Landscape photography camera
42
reasonably wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual mode not available
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Timelapse recording
32
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (29mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not available
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3300 IS Vlogging details
Panasonic FS25 Vlogging details
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reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone support
28
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
wide angle not fantastic (29mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
does not feature selfie friendly display
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have mic port
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Canon A3300 IS vs Panasonic FS25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3300 IS and Panasonic FS25
 Canon PowerShot A3300 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-FS25
General Information
Brand Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon PowerShot A3300 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-01-05 2009-01-27
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 11
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 29-145mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 5.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Smart Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
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) 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 149g (0.33 pounds) 148g (0.33 pounds)
Dimensions 95 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 97 x 58 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9")
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 photos -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-8L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $200 $230