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Canon A3300 IS vs Panasonic FX700

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
30
Overall
35
Canon PowerShot A3300 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
44
Overall
39

Canon A3300 IS vs Panasonic FX700 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
  • Released January 2011
Panasonic FX700
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.2-5.9) lens
  • 176g - 104 x 56 x 25mm
  • Introduced July 2010
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Canon A3300 IS vs Panasonic FX700 Overview

In this write-up, we will be evaluating the Canon A3300 IS vs Panasonic FX700, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Canon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the A3300 IS (16MP) and the FX700 (14MP) is pretty similar and they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The A3300 IS was launched 6 months after the FX700 and they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a more detailed comparison, below is a simple summation of how the A3300 IS grades against the FX700 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3300 IS over the Panasonic FX700

 A3300 IS FX700 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FX700 over the Canon A3300 IS

 FX700 A3300 IS 
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon A3300 IS and Panasonic FX700

 A3300 IS FX700 
IntroducedJanuary 2011July 2010Similar generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Canon A3300 IS vs Panasonic FX700 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon A3300 IS enjoys outer measurements 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 FX700 has measurements of 104mm x 56mm x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the A3300 IS compared to the FX700.

Canon A3300 IS vs Panasonic FX700 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A3300 IS and FX700 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Canon A3300 IS vs Panasonic FX700 top view buttons comparison

Canon A3300 IS vs Panasonic FX700 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very difficult to visualize the gap between sensor sizes only by reviewing specs. The pic here should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the A3300 IS and FX700.

As you can plainly see, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should expect the Canon A3300 IS to offer you extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs far more aggressively.

Canon A3300 IS vs Panasonic FX700 sensor size comparison

Canon A3300 IS vs Panasonic FX700 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3300 IS vs Panasonic FX700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3300 IS Portrait photography information
Panasonic FX700 Portrait photography information
34
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has face detect focusing
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
38
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon A3300 IS Street photography factors
Panasonic FX700 Street photography factors
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon A3300 IS as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FX700 as a Sports photography camera
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
has tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3300 IS Travel photography advice
Panasonic FX700 Travel photography advice
65
good megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
does not posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
65
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
missing Timelapse mode
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3300 IS Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic FX700 Landscape photography highlights
43
quite wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
49
focusing manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.2)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3300 IS Vlogging details
Panasonic FX700 Vlogging details
31
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic socket
33
reasonably wide (24mm)
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.2)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
missing external microphone socket
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Canon A3300 IS vs Panasonic FX700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3300 IS and Panasonic FX700
 Canon PowerShot A3300 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-FX700
General Information
Brand Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon PowerShot A3300 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2011-01-05 2010-07-21
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type CCD CMOS
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 alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/2.2-5.9
Macro focusing distance 3cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 7.40 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Smart Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4 AVCHD
Microphone 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 149g (0.33 lb) 176g (0.39 lb)
Dimensions 95 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 104 x 56 x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0")
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 images -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-8L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch price $200 $399