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Canon SX210 IS vs Panasonic FH3

Portability
90
Imaging
36
Features
40
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot SX210 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30

Canon SX210 IS vs Panasonic FH3 Key Specs

Canon SX210 IS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-392mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 220g - 103 x 61 x 38mm
  • Launched June 2010
  • Previous Model is Canon SX200 IS
  • Successor is Canon SX230 HS
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
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FS11
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Canon SX210 IS vs Panasonic FH3 Overview

Following is a thorough assessment of the Canon SX210 IS versus Panasonic FH3, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Panasonic. The resolution of the SX210 IS (14MP) and the FH3 (14MP) is very similar and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX210 IS was released 6 months after the FH3 so they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a thorough comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the SX210 IS scores vs the FH3 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX210 IS over the Panasonic FH3

 SX210 IS FH3 
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH3 over the Canon SX210 IS

 FH3 SX210 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX210 IS and Panasonic FH3

 SX210 IS FH3 
RevealedJune 2010January 2010Similar age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Canon SX210 IS vs Panasonic FH3 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry around your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon SX210 IS enjoys external measurements of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") having a weight of 220 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Panasonic FH3 has measurements of 98mm x 55mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the SX210 IS against the FH3.

Canon SX210 IS vs Panasonic FH3 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX210 IS and FH3 is 90 and 94 respectively.

Canon SX210 IS vs Panasonic FH3 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX210 IS vs Panasonic FH3 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very hard to see the contrast between sensor sizes merely by going over technical specs. The image here will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SX210 IS and FH3.

As you can tell, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size and the identical MP so you can expect similar quality of photos though you need to take the age of the products into consideration.

Canon SX210 IS vs Panasonic FH3 sensor size comparison

Canon SX210 IS vs Panasonic FH3 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX210 IS vs Panasonic FH3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Portrait photography advice
Panasonic FH3 Portrait photography advice
37
has manual focus
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
28
decent MP (14MP)
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX210 IS
Street photography with Panasonic FH3
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (220 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Sports photography advice
Panasonic FH3 Sports photography advice
43
incredible zoom range (28-392mm 14.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
max fps very slow (1.0 fps)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
low frames per second (6.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Travel photography information
Panasonic FH3 Travel photography information
68
lighter than competition (220 grams)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
long zoom (392mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
64
decent MP (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
does not have selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX210 IS
Landscape photography with Panasonic FH3
48
has manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
37
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Vlogging details
Panasonic FH3 Vlogging details
30
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (220 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone jack
29
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone jack
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Canon SX210 IS vs Panasonic FH3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX210 IS and Panasonic FH3
 Canon PowerShot SX210 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-FH3
General Information
Make Canon Panasonic
Model Canon PowerShot SX210 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-FS11
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-06-16 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 measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-392mm (14.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/2.8-6.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 m 6.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro, Manual (3 levels) Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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) 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 input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 220g (0.49 lb) 165g (0.36 lb)
Physical dimensions 103 x 61 x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") 98 x 55 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9")
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 model NB-5L -
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $226 $160