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Canon SX270 HS vs Panasonic FH3

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
43
Overall
38
Canon PowerShot SX270 HS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30

Canon SX270 HS vs Panasonic FH3 Key Specs

Canon SX270 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.8) lens
  • 233g - 106 x 63 x 33mm
  • Launched March 2013
  • Earlier Model is Canon SX260 HS
  • Updated by Canon SX280 HS
Panasonic FH3
(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
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FS11
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Canon SX270 HS vs Panasonic FH3 Overview

Lets take a closer look at the Canon SX270 HS versus Panasonic FH3, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the SX270 HS (12MP) and the FH3 (14MP) is relatively similar and they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX270 HS was announced 3 years after the FH3 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a more detailed comparison, below is a concise summation of how the SX270 HS matches up versus the FH3 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX270 HS over the Panasonic FH3

 SX270 HS FH3 
LaunchedMarch 2013January 2010More modern by 39 months
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kClearer screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH3 over the Canon SX270 HS

 FH3 SX270 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX270 HS and Panasonic FH3

 SX270 HS FH3 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Canon SX270 HS vs Panasonic FH3 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon SX270 HS comes with external dimensions of 106mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 233 grams (0.51 lbs) while 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).

Take a look at the Canon SX270 HS versus Panasonic FH3 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose at that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the SX270 HS and the FH3.

Canon SX270 HS vs Panasonic FH3 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the SX270 HS and FH3 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Canon SX270 HS vs Panasonic FH3 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX270 HS vs Panasonic FH3 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's hard to see the difference between sensor sizes purely by reading specs. The pic below may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX270 HS and FH3.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Panasonic FH3 to offer you more detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The younger SX270 HS will have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon SX270 HS vs Panasonic FH3 sensor size comparison

Canon SX270 HS vs Panasonic FH3 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX270 HS vs Panasonic FH3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX270 HS Portrait photography advice
Panasonic FH3 Portrait photography advice
34
has manual focus
comes with face detection autofocus
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
28
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX270 HS as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FH3 as a Street photography camera
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (233 grams)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX270 HS
Sports photography with Panasonic FH3
36
incredible zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (210 per charge)
no phase detect autofocus
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
very slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX270 HS Travel photography info
Panasonic FH3 Travel photography info
61
lighter than competitors in class (233g)
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
great zoom (500mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
terrible battery power (210 per charge)
low megapixels (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
65
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
does not have selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX270 HS
Landscape photography with Panasonic FH3
41
has manual focus
quite wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
terrible battery power (210 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse recording
37
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX270 HS Vlogging details
Panasonic FH3 Vlogging details
34
quite wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors in class (233 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
missing external mic socket
29
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic jack
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Canon SX270 HS vs Panasonic FH3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX270 HS and Panasonic FH3
 Canon PowerShot SX270 HSPanasonic Lumix DMC-FH3
General Information
Make Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon PowerShot SX270 HS Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3
Alternate name - Lumix DMC-FS11
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2013-03-21 2010-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 6 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-500mm (20.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-6.8 f/2.8-6.9
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 461k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 4.0fps 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 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 metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, 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 233 gr (0.51 pounds) 165 gr (0.36 pounds)
Dimensions 106 x 63 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") 98 x 55 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 210 shots -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-6L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch price $284 $160