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Canon A4000 IS vs Panasonic FH3

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
29
Overall
35
Canon PowerShot A4000 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30

Canon A4000 IS vs Panasonic FH3 Key Specs

Canon A4000 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 145g - 95 x 56 x 24mm
  • Announced February 2012
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
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-FS11
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Canon A4000 IS vs Panasonic FH3 Overview

Here is a detailed assessment of the Canon A4000 IS versus Panasonic FH3, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Canon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the A4000 IS (16MP) and the FH3 (14MP) is fairly similar and both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The A4000 IS was revealed 2 years later than the FH3 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief summary of how the A4000 IS grades vs the FH3 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon A4000 IS over the Panasonic FH3

 A4000 IS FH3 
ReleasedFebruary 2012January 2010Fresher by 26 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH3 over the Canon A4000 IS

 FH3 A4000 IS 

Common features in the Canon A4000 IS and Panasonic FH3

 A4000 IS FH3 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Canon A4000 IS vs Panasonic FH3 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon A4000 IS features physical dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs) while the Panasonic FH3 has measurements of 98mm x 55mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).

Contrast the Canon A4000 IS versus Panasonic FH3 in the new Camera and 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 working with during that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the A4000 IS compared to the FH3.

Canon A4000 IS vs Panasonic FH3 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the A4000 IS and FH3 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Canon A4000 IS vs Panasonic FH3 top view buttons comparison

Canon A4000 IS vs Panasonic FH3 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is hard to picture the difference between sensor sizing simply by going over specifications. The photograph underneath will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the A4000 IS and FH3.

Plainly, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should anticipate the Canon A4000 IS to deliver more detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more modern A4000 IS provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon A4000 IS vs Panasonic FH3 sensor size comparison

Canon A4000 IS vs Panasonic FH3 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A4000 IS vs Panasonic FH3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A4000 IS Portrait photography info
Panasonic FH3 Portrait photography info
34
megapixel count good (16MP)
provides face detection focusing
no manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
28
good MP (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon A4000 IS as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FH3 as a Street photography camera
57
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon A4000 IS
Sports photography with Panasonic FH3
38
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (175 per charge)
does not have phase detect AF
35
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
slow fps (6.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A4000 IS Travel photography information
Panasonic FH3 Travel photography information
62
megapixel count good (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
terrible battery power (175 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
65
good MP (14MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A4000 IS Landscape photography details
Panasonic FH3 Landscape photography details
41
fairly wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
no manual mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
terrible battery power (175 shots)
lack of Time Lapse recording
37
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A4000 IS Vlogging advice
Panasonic FH3 Vlogging advice
31
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic socket
29
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone support
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Canon A4000 IS vs Panasonic FH3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A4000 IS and Panasonic FH3
 Canon PowerShot A4000 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-FH3
General Information
Company Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon PowerShot A4000 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3
Alternative name - Lumix DMC-FS11
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2012-02-07 2010-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
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 mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-224mm (8.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.8-6.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
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 1.0fps 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 6.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance 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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 145 gr (0.32 lbs) 165 gr (0.36 lbs)
Physical dimensions 95 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 98 x 55 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9")
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 175 photographs -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-11L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail cost $199 $160