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Canon A3500 IS vs Panasonic FH3

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot A3500 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30

Canon A3500 IS vs Panasonic FH3 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
  • Introduced January 2013
Panasonic FH3
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 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
  • 165g - 98 x 55 x 24mm
  • Released January 2010
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FS11
Photography Glossary

Canon A3500 IS vs Panasonic FH3 Overview

Here, we are matching up the Canon A3500 IS versus Panasonic FH3, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the A3500 IS (16MP) and the FH3 (14MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The A3500 IS was unveiled 3 years after the FH3 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a complete comparison, here is a concise summation of how the A3500 IS matches up against the FH3 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3500 IS over the Panasonic FH3

 A3500 IS FH3 
ReleasedJanuary 2013January 2010More modern by 37 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH3 over the Canon A3500 IS

 FH3 A3500 IS 

Common features in the Canon A3500 IS and Panasonic FH3

 A3500 IS FH3 
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Canon A3500 IS vs Panasonic FH3 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry around your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon A3500 IS offers outer dimensions of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Panasonic FH3 has proportions of 98mm x 55mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon A3500 IS versus Panasonic FH3 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the A3500 IS versus the FH3.

Canon A3500 IS vs Panasonic FH3 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A3500 IS and FH3 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Canon A3500 IS vs Panasonic FH3 top view buttons comparison

Canon A3500 IS vs Panasonic FH3 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes just by checking technical specs. The image here might offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the A3500 IS and FH3.

As you can tell, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Canon A3500 IS to give you extra detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The fresher A3500 IS should have a benefit in sensor technology.

Canon A3500 IS vs Panasonic FH3 sensor size comparison

Canon A3500 IS vs Panasonic FH3 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3500 IS vs Panasonic FH3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3500 IS Portrait photography information
Panasonic FH3 Portrait photography information
34
decent megapixels (16MP)
comes with face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
28
MP count good (14MP)
manual focus not available
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon A3500 IS Street photography info
Panasonic FH3 Street photography info
67
image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus by touch
lighter than competition (135 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon A3500 IS
Sports photography with Panasonic FH3
38
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery power (200 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
max fps very slow (6.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3500 IS Travel photography info
Panasonic FH3 Travel photography info
68
lighter than competition (135g)
provides focus by touch
decent megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse recording
bad battery power (200 per charge)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
64
MP count good (14MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3500 IS Landscape photography information
Panasonic FH3 Landscape photography information
41
reasonably wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
bad battery power (200 shots)
no Time Lapse recording
37
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7")
no manual mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon A3500 IS
Vlogging with Panasonic FH3
34
reasonably wide (28mm)
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
lighter than competition (135g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic socket
29
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone support
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Canon A3500 IS vs Panasonic FH3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3500 IS and Panasonic FH3
 Canon PowerShot A3500 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-FH3
General Information
Brand Canon Panasonic
Model Canon PowerShot A3500 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3
Alternate name - Lumix DMC-FS11
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2013-01-07 2010-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 4 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/2.8-6.9
Macro focus range 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per second 6.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 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
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 135 gr (0.30 lbs) 165 gr (0.36 lbs)
Physical dimensions 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") 98 x 55 x 24mm (3.9" 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 200 images -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-11L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $115 $160