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Canon SX130 IS vs Panasonic FH3

Portability
85
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot SX130 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30

Canon SX130 IS vs Panasonic FH3 Key Specs

Canon SX130 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-336mm (F3.4-5.6) lens
  • 308g - 113 x 73 x 46mm
  • Revealed August 2010
  • Refreshed by Canon SX150 IS
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
  • Revealed January 2010
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FS11
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Canon SX130 IS vs Panasonic FH3 Overview

In this article, we are comparing the Canon SX130 IS and Panasonic FH3, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the SX130 IS (12MP) and the FH3 (14MP) is fairly close and they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX130 IS was revealed 8 months after the FH3 so they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the SX130 IS matches up against the FH3 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX130 IS over the Panasonic FH3

 SX130 IS FH3 
RevealedAugust 2010January 2010Newer by 8 months
Manual focus More accurate focus
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH3 over the Canon SX130 IS

 FH3 SX130 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX130 IS and Panasonic FH3

 SX130 IS FH3 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Canon SX130 IS vs Panasonic FH3 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to travel with your camera often, you have to factor its weight and volume. The Canon SX130 IS enjoys outer dimensions of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") along with a weight of 308 grams (0.68 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FH3 has sizing of 98mm x 55mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select during that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the SX130 IS vs the FH3.

Canon SX130 IS vs Panasonic FH3 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX130 IS and FH3 is 85 and 94 respectively.

Canon SX130 IS vs Panasonic FH3 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX130 IS vs Panasonic FH3 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is tough to see the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by researching a spec sheet. The image below will provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX130 IS and FH3.

As you can see, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Panasonic FH3 to render more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos a little more aggressively. The more modern SX130 IS will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Canon SX130 IS vs Panasonic FH3 sensor size comparison

Canon SX130 IS vs Panasonic FH3 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX130 IS vs Panasonic FH3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX130 IS
Portrait photography with Panasonic FH3
29
has manual focus
can't use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
28
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Street photography advice
Panasonic FH3 Street photography advice
58
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (308 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Sports photography highlights
Panasonic FH3 Sports photography highlights
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
continuous shooting slow (6.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX130 IS
Travel photography with Panasonic FH3
61
lighter than competition (308 grams)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
very long zoom (336mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
low MP (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.4)
64
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Landscape photography factors
Panasonic FH3 Landscape photography factors
42
has manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
low MP (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
37
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual exposure
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Vlogging info
Panasonic FH3 Vlogging info
29
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (308 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone socket
29
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic jack
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Canon SX130 IS vs Panasonic FH3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX130 IS and Panasonic FH3
 Canon PowerShot SX130 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-FH3
General Information
Brand Name Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon PowerShot SX130 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-FS11
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-08-19 2010-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
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
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-336mm (12.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/2.8-6.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2500 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 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
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 160 x 120 (15 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
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 308 gr (0.68 lb) 165 gr (0.36 lb)
Dimensions 113 x 73 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") 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 ID 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
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