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Canon A3500 IS vs Panasonic FH1

Portability
96 Imaging
39 Features
35 Overall
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Canon PowerShot A3500 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 front
Portability
95 Imaging
35 Features
17 Overall
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Canon A3500 IS vs Panasonic FH1 Key Specs

Canon A3500 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 135g - 98 x 56 x 20mm
  • Launched January 2013
Panasonic FH1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 163g - 98 x 55 x 23mm
  • Announced January 2010
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FS10
Photography Glossary

Canon A3500 IS vs Panasonic FH1 Overview

The following is a extended overview of the Canon A3500 IS vs Panasonic FH1, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Canon and Panasonic. There exists a large gap between the sensor resolutions of the A3500 IS (16MP) and FH1 (12MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The A3500 IS was announced 3 years after the FH1 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a thorough comparison, here is a simple view of how the A3500 IS scores vs the FH1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3500 IS over the Panasonic FH1

          

          

            
 A3500 IS FH1 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013January 2010Newer by 37 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch friendly display  Easily navigate
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH1 over the Canon A3500 IS

          

          

            
 FH1 A3500 IS 
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Canon A3500 IS and Panasonic FH1

          

          

            
 A3500 IS FH1 
Manually focus  Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen  Neither has selfie screen
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Canon A3500 IS vs Panasonic FH1 Physical Comparison

          

          

            
If you are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon A3500 IS has external measurements of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Panasonic FH1 has dimensions of 98mm x 55mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 163 grams (0.36 lbs).
Take a look at the Canon A3500 IS vs Panasonic FH1 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the A3500 IS and the FH1.
Canon A3500 IS vs Panasonic FH1 size comparison
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A3500 IS and FH1 is 96 and 95 respectively.
Canon A3500 IS vs Panasonic FH1 top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Canon A3500 IS vs Panasonic FH1 Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
More often than not, it's difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by checking specs. The image here will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the A3500 IS and FH1.
All in all, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Canon A3500 IS to give you greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The more recent A3500 IS will have an advantage in sensor technology.

            Canon A3500 IS vs Panasonic FH1 sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Canon A3500 IS vs Panasonic FH1 Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Canon A3500 IS vs Panasonic FH1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
Canon A3500 IS Portrait photography details
Panasonic FH1 Portrait photography details
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 megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
 includes face detection focusing
 no manual focus
 lack of manual exposure
 external flash not possible
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
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 focusing manually not possible
 no manual control
 can't use external flash
 sensor resolution not great (12MP)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Canon A3500 IS
Street photography with Panasonic FH1
67
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 features focus via touch
 lighter than competition (135g)
 no articulating screen
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
57
 image stabilization (Optical)
 no moving screen
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison
Canon A3500 IS Sports photography features
Panasonic FH1 Sports photography features
38
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
 includes tracking autofocus
 low frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
 no shutter priority
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 terrible battery life (200 CIPA)
 doesn't have phase detect AF
25
 image stabilization (Optical)
 very slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
 no shutter priority
 sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
 Canon A3500 IS as a Travel photography camera
 Panasonic FH1 as a Travel photography camera
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 lighter than competition (135 grams)
 features focus via touch
 megapixel count good (16MP)
 flash built-in
 quite wide (28mm)
 does not have Timelapse recording
 terrible battery life (200 shots)
 display is not selfie friendly
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
58
 has built in flash
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 lack of Time Lapse mode
 sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
 does not contain selfie friendly screen
 slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison
 Canon A3500 IS as a Landscape photography camera
 Panasonic FH1 as a Landscape photography camera
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 quite wide (28mm)
 screen size is good (3 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count good (16MP)
 no manual focus
 can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
 lack of manual exposure
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
 terrible battery life (200 per charge)
 does not have Timelapse recording
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 reasonably wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 focusing manually not possible
 can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f2.8)
 small screen (2.7")
 no manual control
 sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
 lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Canon A3500 IS
Vlogging with Panasonic FH1
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 quite wide (28mm)
 built-in touchscreen
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 includes face detection focusing
 lighter than competition (135 grams)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
 display is not selfie friendly
 low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
 does not have external microphone socket
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 reasonably wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 slow max aperture (f2.8)
 does not contain selfie friendly screen
 low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
 lack of mic port
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Canon A3500 IS vs Panasonic FH1 Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3500 IS and Panasonic FH1
 Canon PowerShot A3500 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-FH1
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon PowerShot A3500 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-FS10
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2013-01-07 2010-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 4 -
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 16MP 12MP
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW images    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
AF touch    
AF continuous    
Single AF    
AF tracking    
AF selectice    
AF center weighted    
Multi area AF    
Live view AF    
Face detection focusing    
Contract detection focusing    
Phase detection focusing    
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/2.8-6.9
Macro focusing distance 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch operation    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per sec 6.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Change WB    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance 3.00 m 6.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe    
AE bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (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 data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack    
Headphone jack    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 135 grams (0.30 lb) 163 grams (0.36 lb)
Physical dimensions 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") 98 x 55 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" 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 200 images -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-11L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $115 $150