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Canon A3300 IS vs Panasonic FX580

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
30
Overall
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Canon PowerShot A3300 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32

Canon A3300 IS vs Panasonic FX580 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
  • Announced January 2011
Panasonic FX580
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 167g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
  • Introduced January 2009
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FX550
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Canon A3300 IS vs Panasonic FX580 Overview

Let's look a little more in depth at the Canon A3300 IS and Panasonic FX580, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Canon and Panasonic. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the A3300 IS (16MP) and FX580 (12MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The A3300 IS was brought out 24 months after the FX580 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise summation of how the A3300 IS grades against the FX580 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3300 IS over the Panasonic FX580

 A3300 IS FX580 
IntroducedJanuary 2011January 2009Newer by 24 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic FX580 over the Canon A3300 IS

 FX580 A3300 IS 

Common features in the Canon A3300 IS and Panasonic FX580

 A3300 IS FX580 
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Canon A3300 IS vs Panasonic FX580 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to travel with your camera often, you'll have to think about 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") and a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Panasonic FX580 has sizing of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the A3300 IS vs the FX580.

Canon A3300 IS vs Panasonic FX580 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A3300 IS and FX580 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Canon A3300 IS vs Panasonic FX580 top view buttons comparison

Canon A3300 IS vs Panasonic FX580 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its tough to see the contrast in sensor dimensions just by seeing specs. The picture below might give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A3300 IS and FX580.

All in all, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Canon A3300 IS to produce more detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images far more aggressively. The more modern A3300 IS will have a benefit in sensor technology.

Canon A3300 IS vs Panasonic FX580 sensor size comparison

Canon A3300 IS vs Panasonic FX580 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3300 IS vs Panasonic FX580 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3300 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FX580 as a Portrait photography camera
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decent megapixels (16MP)
supports face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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supports face detect focus
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon A3300 IS Street photography advice
Panasonic FX580 Street photography advice
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon A3300 IS as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FX580 as a Sports photography camera
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
supports tracking focus
slow frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
27
image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon A3300 IS
Travel photography with Panasonic FX580
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decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse function
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
low resolution sensor (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3300 IS Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic FX580 Landscape photography highlights
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pretty wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
lack of manual mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
37
really wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
manual mode not available
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3300 IS Vlogging advice
Panasonic FX580 Vlogging advice
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pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone socket
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really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic socket
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Canon A3300 IS vs Panasonic FX580 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3300 IS and Panasonic FX580
 Canon PowerShot A3300 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-FX580
General Information
Brand Name Canon Panasonic
Model Canon PowerShot A3300 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-FX550
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2011-01-05 2009-01-27
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Max boosted ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 11
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus range 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m 6.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Smart Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
AE 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), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 149 grams (0.33 lbs) 167 grams (0.37 lbs)
Dimensions 95 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photos -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-8L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $200 $499