Canon SX210 IS vs Panasonic FH3
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Canon SX210 IS vs Panasonic FH3 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Canon SX210 IS vs Panasonic FH3 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX210 IS & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3. The complete galleries are available at Canon SX210 IS Gallery & Panasonic FH3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX210 IS over the Panasonic FH3
SX210 IS | FH3 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More accurate focusing | ||
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH3 over the Canon SX210 IS
FH3 | SX210 IS |
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Common features in the Canon SX210 IS and Panasonic FH3
SX210 IS | FH3 | |||
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Revealed | June 2010 | ![]() | January 2010 | Similar age |
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | The 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).
Contrast the Canon SX210 IS versus Panasonic FH3 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX210 IS vs Panasonic FH3 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX210 IS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 | |
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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 |