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Canon A3500 IS vs Panasonic FH2

Portability
96 Imaging
40 Features
35 Overall
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Canon PowerShot A3500 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 front
Portability
96 Imaging
37 Features
33 Overall
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Canon A3500 IS vs Panasonic FH2 Key Specs

Canon A3500 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 135g - 98 x 56 x 20mm
  • Released January 2013
Panasonic FH2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
  • 121g - 94 x 54 x 19mm
  • Announced January 2011
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FS16
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Canon A3500 IS vs Panasonic FH2 Overview

Lets examine more closely at the Canon A3500 IS and Panasonic FH2, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Canon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the A3500 IS (16MP) and the FH2 (14MP) is fairly well matched and they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The A3500 IS was released 2 years later than the FH2 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a full comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the A3500 IS grades vs the FH2 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3500 IS over the Panasonic FH2

		

		

			
 A3500 IS FH2 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013January 2011Fresher by 25 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch friendly display  Easily navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH2 over the Canon A3500 IS

		

		

			
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Common features in the Canon A3500 IS and Panasonic FH2

		

		

			
 A3500 IS FH2 
Manually focus  No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen  No selfie screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon A3500 IS vs Panasonic FH2 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you are looking to carry your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon A3500 IS comes with external dimensions of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Panasonic FH2 has proportions of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).
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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the A3500 IS compared to the FH2.
Canon A3500 IS vs Panasonic FH2 size comparison
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the A3500 IS and FH2 is 96 and 96 respectively.
Canon A3500 IS vs Panasonic FH2 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon A3500 IS vs Panasonic FH2 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Usually, it is tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizing simply by reading through specs. The graphic below may offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A3500 IS and FH2.
All in all, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can anticipate the Canon A3500 IS to give you more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images far more aggressively. The newer A3500 IS provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.
	
			Canon A3500 IS vs Panasonic FH2 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon A3500 IS vs Panasonic FH2 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon A3500 IS vs Panasonic FH2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Canon A3500 IS Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic FH2 Portrait photography highlights
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 decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
 offers face detect focus
 manual focus not available
 manual mode not available
 external flash not possible
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
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 resolution is good (14MP)
 comes with face detect focusing
 manual focus not available
 no manual control
 external flash not possible
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Canon A3500 IS
Street photography with Panasonic FH2
67
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 offers focus by touch
 lighter than average (135 grams)
 screen is fixed
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
67
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 comes with focus via touch
 lighter than competitors in class (121g)
 no moving screen
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
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Sports Comparison
Canon A3500 IS Sports photography details
Panasonic FH2 Sports photography details
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 has image stabilization (Optical)
 decent megapixels (16MP)
 offers tracking focus
 slow frames per second (1.0 fps)
 no shutter priority mode
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 not so great battery (200 shots)
 lacks phase detect auto focus
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 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 resolution is good (14MP)
 comes with tracking focus
 better than average battery (270 CIPA)
 max fps low (4.0 frames/s)
 no shutter priority
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
 Canon A3500 IS as a Travel photography camera
 Panasonic FH2 as a Travel photography camera
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 lighter than average (135g)
 offers focus by touch
 decent megapixels (16MP)
 built-in flash
 really wide (28mm)
 missing Time Lapse function
 not so great battery (200 per charge)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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 better than average battery (270 per charge)
 lighter than competitors in class (121 grams)
 comes with focus via touch
 resolution is good (14 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 fairly wide (28mm)
 missing Time Lapse mode
 doesn't have selfie friendly display
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison
Canon A3500 IS Landscape photography features
Panasonic FH2 Landscape photography features
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 really wide (28mm)
 pretty good screen size (3")
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
 manual focus not available
 can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
 manual mode not available
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
 not so great battery (200 CIPA)
 missing Time Lapse function
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 fairly wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 resolution is good (14MP)
 better than average battery (270 shots)
 manual focus not available
 can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
 tiny screen (2.7")
 no manual control
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
 missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
 Canon A3500 IS as a Vlogging camera
 Panasonic FH2 as a Vlogging camera
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 really wide (28mm)
 screen is touchscreen
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 offers face detect focus
 lighter than average (135 grams)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
 missing mic socket
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 fairly wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 comes with face detect focusing
 lighter than competitors in class (121g)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
 doesn't have selfie friendly display
 video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
 missing mic port
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Canon A3500 IS vs Panasonic FH2 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3500 IS and Panasonic FH2
 Canon PowerShot A3500 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-FH2
General Information
Make Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon PowerShot A3500 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2
Also called - Lumix DMC-FS16
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2013-01-07 2011-01-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 4 Venus Engine IV
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 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Autofocus touch    
Autofocus continuous    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Multi area autofocus    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect autofocus    
Contract detect autofocus    
Phase detect autofocus    
Total focus points 9 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.1-6.5
Macro focusing distance 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch display    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 4.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance 3.00 m 3.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
Hot shoe    
AEB    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video 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
Environment seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 135 gr (0.30 pounds) 121 gr (0.27 pounds)
Dimensions 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") 94 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7")
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 200 photographs 270 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-11L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting    
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $115 $149