Canon A810 vs Panasonic FH3
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Canon A810 vs Panasonic FH3 Key Specs
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- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
- 171g - 95 x 62 x 30mm
- Introduced February 2012
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
- 165g - 98 x 55 x 24mm
- Launched January 2010
- Also Known as Lumix DMC-FS11
Canon A810 vs Panasonic FH3 Overview
Let's look a bit more closely at the Canon A810 and Panasonic FH3, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Canon and Panasonic. The resolution of the A810 (16MP) and the FH3 (14MP) is relatively similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Cutting-edge AI developed by Apple deciphers subtle nuances in pixelsThe A810 was brought out 2 years later than the FH3 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before getting into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple view of how the A810 scores vs the FH3 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Canon A810 vs Panasonic FH3 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot A810 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3. The entire galleries are provided at Canon A810 Gallery & Panasonic FH3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A810 over the Panasonic FH3
A810 | FH3 | |||
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Launched | February 2012 | January 2010 | Fresher by 26 months |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH3 over the Canon A810
FH3 | A810 |
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Common features in the Canon A810 and Panasonic FH3
A810 | FH3 | |||
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Manual focus | Lack of manual focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen size | 2.7" | 2.7" | Same screen dimensions | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Exact same screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither offers selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Lacking Touch screen |
Canon A810 vs Panasonic FH3 Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to carry your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon A810 offers physical dimensions of 95mm x 62mm x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 171 grams (0.38 lbs) while the Panasonic FH3 has dimensions 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 A810 and Panasonic FH3 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the A810 versus the FH3.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the A810 and FH3 is 93 and 94 respectively.
Canon A810 vs Panasonic FH3 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it can be hard to visualize the gap between sensor sizing merely by reading specifications. The photograph below will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the A810 and FH3.
To sum up, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can count on the Canon A810 to offer you more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The fresher A810 provides a benefit with regard to sensor tech.
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Canon A810 vs Panasonic FH3 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A810 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Panasonic |
Model type | Canon PowerShot A810 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 |
Alternative name | - | Lumix DMC-FS11 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 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 dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
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 files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
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 | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.8-6.9 | f/2.8-6.9 |
Macro focusing range | 3cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15s | 60s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0fps | 6.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.00 m | 6.80 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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 file format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic 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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 171 gr (0.38 lbs) | 165 gr (0.36 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 95 x 62 x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 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 | 220 shots | - |
Battery style | AA | - |
Battery ID | 2 x AA | - |
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 | 1 | 1 |
Price at launch | $99 | $160 |