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Canon A3500 IS vs Panasonic FH7

Portability
96 Imaging
39 Features
35 Overall
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Canon PowerShot A3500 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 front
Portability
96 Imaging
38 Features
36 Overall
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Canon A3500 IS vs Panasonic FH7 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
  • Announced January 2013
Panasonic FH7
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
  • 126g - 95 x 56 x 19mm
  • Launched September 2011
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FS22
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Canon A3500 IS vs Panasonic FH7 Overview

Following is a detailed review of the Canon A3500 IS vs Panasonic FH7, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Canon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the A3500 IS (16MP) and the FH7 (16MP) is pretty well matched and they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The A3500 IS was revealed 17 months after the FH7 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a thorough comparison, below is a short view of how the A3500 IS grades against the FH7 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3500 IS over the Panasonic FH7

          

          

            
 A3500 IS FH7 
LaunchedJanuary 2013September 2011More modern by 17 months
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH7 over the Canon A3500 IS

          

          

            
 FH7 A3500 IS 
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Canon A3500 IS and Panasonic FH7

          

          

            
 A3500 IS FH7 
Manually focus  Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen  No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen  Quickly navigate
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Canon A3500 IS vs Panasonic FH7 Physical Comparison

          

          

            
If you're looking to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon A3500 IS enjoys outer dimensions of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FH7 has dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).
Contrast the Canon A3500 IS vs Panasonic FH7 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the A3500 IS versus the FH7.
Canon A3500 IS vs Panasonic FH7 size comparison
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A3500 IS and FH7 is 96 and 96 respectively.
Canon A3500 IS vs Panasonic FH7 top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Canon A3500 IS vs Panasonic FH7 Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
Sometimes, it is tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes simply by looking at specs. The pic here should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the A3500 IS and FH7.
All in all, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same resolution and you should expect similar quality of photos although you need to consider the release date  of the products into consideration. The fresher A3500 IS provides a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

            Canon A3500 IS vs Panasonic FH7 sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Canon A3500 IS vs Panasonic FH7 Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Canon A3500 IS vs Panasonic FH7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
Canon A3500 IS Portrait photography information
Panasonic FH7 Portrait photography information
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 megapixel count good (16MP)
 features face detect autofocus
 no manual focus
 lack of manual exposure
 can't use external flash
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
34
 decent sensor resolution (16MP)
 has face detect focusing
 lack of manual focus
 manual exposure not possible
 no external flash support
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
Photography Glossary
Street Comparison
Canon A3500 IS Street photography info
Panasonic FH7 Street photography info
67
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 supports touch focus
 lighter than competition in class (135g)
 no moving screen
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
67
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 has focus via touch
 lighter than competition in class (126g)
 no moving screen
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
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Sports Comparison
Canon A3500 IS Sports photography factors
Panasonic FH7 Sports photography factors
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 has image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count good (16MP)
 features tracking focus
 max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames per second)
 no shutter priority mode
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 low battery (200 per charge)
 lack of phase detect autofocus
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 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
 has tracking focus
 slow fps (4.0 frames/s)
 no shutter priority mode
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Canon A3500 IS
Travel photography with Panasonic FH7
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 lighter than competition in class (135g)
 supports touch focus
 megapixel count good (16MP)
 has built in flash
 fairly wide (28mm)
 lack of Time Lapse recording
 low battery (200 shots)
 doesn't offer selfie friendly display
 sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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 lighter than competition in class (126g)
 has focus via touch
 decent sensor resolution (16MP)
 built-in flash
 rather wide (28mm)
 does not have Timelapse function
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison
Canon A3500 IS Landscape photography advice
Panasonic FH7 Landscape photography advice
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 fairly wide (28mm)
 pretty good screen size (3 inch)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
 no manual focus
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
 lack of manual exposure
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
 low battery (200 shots)
 lack of Time Lapse recording
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 rather wide (28mm)
 screen size is good (3 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
 lack of manual focus
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
 manual exposure not possible
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
 does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Canon A3500 IS
Vlogging with Panasonic FH7
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 fairly wide (28mm)
 touch screen
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 features face detect autofocus
 lighter than competition in class (135 grams)
 sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
 doesn't offer selfie friendly display
 low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
 lack of mic socket
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 rather wide (28mm)
 touchscreen functionality
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 has face detect focusing
 lighter than competition in class (126g)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
 does not have microphone port
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Canon A3500 IS vs Panasonic FH7 Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3500 IS and Panasonic FH7
 Canon PowerShot A3500 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-FH7
General Information
Company Canon Panasonic
Model Canon PowerShot A3500 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-FS22
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2013-01-07 2011-09-07
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 measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Tracking autofocus    
Selective autofocus    
Center weighted autofocus    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detection autofocus    
Contract detection autofocus    
Phase detection autofocus    
Number of focus points 9 11
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.1-6.5
Macro focus distance 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch screen    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 4.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range 3.00 m 3.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
Hot shoe    
AEB    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 135 grams (0.30 lbs) 126 grams (0.28 lbs)
Dimensions 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") 95 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 pictures 260 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model 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, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $115 $149