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Canon A3500 IS vs Panasonic FH22

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
35
Overall
38
Canon PowerShot A3500 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
30
Overall
34

Canon A3500 IS vs Panasonic FH22 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
  • Launched January 2013
Panasonic FH22
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 170g - 100 x 57 x 27mm
  • Released January 2010
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FS33
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Canon A3500 IS vs Panasonic FH22 Overview

Below, we will be reviewing the Canon A3500 IS versus Panasonic FH22, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Canon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the A3500 IS (16MP) and the FH22 (14MP) is relatively comparable and they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The A3500 IS was revealed 3 years later than the FH22 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the A3500 IS matches up vs the FH22 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3500 IS over the Panasonic FH22

 A3500 IS FH22 
ReleasedJanuary 2013January 2010More recent by 37 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH22 over the Canon A3500 IS

 FH22 A3500 IS 

Common features in the Canon A3500 IS and Panasonic FH22

 A3500 IS FH22 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen size
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Canon A3500 IS vs Panasonic FH22 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to lug around your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon A3500 IS has got physical measurements of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FH22 has sizing of 100mm x 57mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") having a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the A3500 IS and the FH22.

Canon A3500 IS vs Panasonic FH22 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A3500 IS and FH22 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Canon A3500 IS vs Panasonic FH22 top view buttons comparison

Canon A3500 IS vs Panasonic FH22 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be tough to imagine the gap in sensor measurements just by checking out specifications. The graphic here will give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the A3500 IS and FH22.

Plainly, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should count on the Canon A3500 IS to provide extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots much more aggressively. The newer A3500 IS provides an edge in sensor technology.

Canon A3500 IS vs Panasonic FH22 sensor size comparison

Canon A3500 IS vs Panasonic FH22 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3500 IS vs Panasonic FH22 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon A3500 IS
Portrait photography with Panasonic FH22
35
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
provides face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
28
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon A3500 IS Street photography highlights
Panasonic FH22 Street photography highlights
67
image stabilization (Optical)
boasts touch to focus
lighter than competition in class (135 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
boasts touch to focus
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon A3500 IS
Sports photography with Panasonic FH22
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image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
slow frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (200 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
slow frames per second (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3500 IS Travel photography features
Panasonic FH22 Travel photography features
68
lighter than competition in class (135g)
boasts touch to focus
MP count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
no Timelapse function
not so great battery pack (200 shots)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
67
boasts touch to focus
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3500 IS Landscape photography advice
Panasonic FH22 Landscape photography advice
42
pretty wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
no manual mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
not so great battery pack (200 shots)
no Timelapse function
42
quite wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon A3500 IS
Vlogging with Panasonic FH22
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pretty wide (28mm)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
lighter than competition in class (135g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone socket
31
quite wide (28mm)
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic port
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Canon A3500 IS vs Panasonic FH22 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3500 IS and Panasonic FH22
 Canon PowerShot A3500 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-FH22
General Information
Brand Name Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon PowerShot A3500 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22
Alternate name - Lumix DMC-FS33
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2013-01-07 2010-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-224mm (8.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 5.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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 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 135g (0.30 lbs) 170g (0.37 lbs)
Dimensions 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") 100 x 57 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1")
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 shots -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-11L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $115 $200