Canon A3300 IS vs Panasonic FX580
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Canon A3300 IS vs Panasonic FX580 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe 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.
Canon A3300 IS vs Panasonic FX580 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot A3300 IS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon A3300 IS Gallery and Panasonic FX580 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A3300 IS over the Panasonic FX580
A3300 IS | FX580 | |||
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Introduced | January 2011 | January 2009 | Newer by 24 months |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FX580 over the Canon A3300 IS
FX580 | A3300 IS |
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Common features in the Canon A3300 IS and Panasonic FX580
A3300 IS | FX580 | |||
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Focus manually | No manual focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent display dimensions | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Identical 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).
See the Canon A3300 IS and Panasonic FX580 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
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 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.
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Canon A3300 IS vs Panasonic FX580 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A3300 IS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 | |
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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 |