• 1/2.33 inch 28.2mm2
  • 14.1 megapixels
  • 28.00mm - 140.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 16.0 megapixels
  • 25.00mm - 750.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Panasonic DMC-FH3 advantages over Canon SX700 HS

  • Less expensive
    $180 vs $350 (MSRP)
    Save money for lenses or accessories
  • Longer stills battery life
    More info 310 vs 250 shots
    Capture more photos
  • Thinner
    24 mm vs 34 mm
    Thinner
  • Lighter weight
    147g vs 269g
    Lighter weight
  • Longer exposure
    60 vs 15 sec
    Long exposures for night shots
  • Higher extended ISO
    6400 vs 3200 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Canon SX700 HS advantages over Panasonic DMC-FH3

  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Wi-Fi vs None
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • NFC
    Yes vs No
    Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
  • More telephoto lens reach
    750 mm vs 140 mm
    Capture objects farther away
  • HDMI out
    HDMI out vs None
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • More dots on screen
    922k vs 230k dots
    Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
  • Shoots 1080p video
    Yes vs No
    You'll want this if you shoot video
  • Shoots 60p video
    Yes vs No
    A faster framerate can give you more editing options
  • Wider angle lens
    25 mm vs 28 mm
    Capture more of the scene
  • Faster JPEG shooting
    8.5 fps vs 1.5 fps
    Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
  • Slow-motion videos
    Yes vs No
    Shoot slow-motion videos
  • Faster shutter
    1/3200 vs 1/1600 sec
    Shoot wide open in bright light

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Both provide
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash
  • Manual focus
    Both provide
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.

Common Weaknesses

  • Focus peaking
    Neither provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Neither provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • Touchscreen
    Neither provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • In-camera panoramas
    Neither provide
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Tiltable Screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • RAW file ability
    Neither provide
    Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Neither provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Neither provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Integrated ND filter
    Neither provide
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • External Mic Jack
    Neither provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • Hot shoe
    Neither provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Bulb shutter
    Neither provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

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The Competition

Compared to Panasonic DMC-FH1

Panasonic DMC-FH3
Panasonic DMC-FH1
  • $180
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • More pixels
  • $160
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Faster JPEG shooting

Compare Panasonic DMC-FH3 vs Panasonic DMC-FH1

Canon SX700 HS
Panasonic DMC-FH1
  • $329
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • NFC
  • $160
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Longer stills battery life

Compare Canon SX700 HS vs Panasonic DMC-FH1

Compared to Canon A3300 IS

Panasonic DMC-FH3
Canon A3300 IS
  • $180
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Longer stills battery life
  • Manual focus
  • $180
  • 1/2.3 inch

Compare Panasonic DMC-FH3 vs Canon A3300 IS

Canon SX700 HS
Canon A3300 IS
  • $329
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • NFC
  • $180
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Thinner

Compare Canon SX700 HS vs Canon A3300 IS

Compared to Canon A2200

Panasonic DMC-FH3
Canon A2200
  • $180
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $129
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive

Compare Panasonic DMC-FH3 vs Canon A2200

Canon SX700 HS
Canon A2200
  • $329
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • $129
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Thinner

Compare Canon SX700 HS vs Canon A2200

Compared to Panasonic ZS40

Panasonic DMC-FH3
Panasonic ZS40
  • $180
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Larger lens aperture
  • $380
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Focus peaking
  • Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Panasonic DMC-FH3 vs Panasonic ZS40

Canon SX700 HS
Panasonic ZS40
  • $329
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Faster shutter
  • $380
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Focus peaking
  • Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Canon SX700 HS vs Panasonic ZS40

Compared to Panasonic ZS60

Panasonic DMC-FH3
Panasonic ZS60
  • $180
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Larger lens aperture
  • Thinner
  • $448
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Focus peaking
  • Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Panasonic DMC-FH3 vs Panasonic ZS60

Canon SX700 HS
Panasonic ZS60
  • $329
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • NFC
  • $448
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Focus peaking
  • Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Canon SX700 HS vs Panasonic ZS60

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