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Canon 450D vs Panasonic FH1

Portability
70
Imaging
51
Features
42
Overall
47
Canon EOS 450D front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Canon 450D vs Panasonic FH1 Key Specs

Canon 450D
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • No Video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 524g - 129 x 98 x 62mm
  • Launched May 2008
  • Also Known as EOS Rebel XSi / EOS Kiss X2
  • Superseded the Canon 400D
  • Replacement is Canon 500D
Panasonic FH1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 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
  • 163g - 98 x 55 x 23mm
  • Launched January 2010
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FS10
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Canon 450D vs Panasonic FH1 Overview

On this page, we will be looking at the Canon 450D versus Panasonic FH1, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the 450D (12MP) and the FH1 (12MP) is relatively similar but the 450D (APS-C) and FH1 (1/2.3") provide different sensor dimensions.

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The 450D was introduced 19 months before the FH1 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both the cameras have different body design with the Canon 450D being a Compact SLR camera and the Panasonic FH1 being a Compact camera.

Before going into a detailed comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the 450D scores versus the FH1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon 450D over the Panasonic FH1

 450D FH1 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH1 over the Canon 450D

 FH1 450D 
LaunchedJanuary 2010May 2008Newer by 19 months

Common features in the Canon 450D and Panasonic FH1

 450D FH1 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Canon 450D vs Panasonic FH1 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to travel with your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Canon 450D provides external measurements of 129mm x 98mm x 62mm (5.1" x 3.9" x 2.4") having a weight of 524 grams (1.16 lbs) while the Panasonic FH1 has measurements of 98mm x 55mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 163 grams (0.36 lbs).

Check the Canon 450D versus Panasonic FH1 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the 450D and the FH1.

Canon 450D vs Panasonic FH1 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the 450D and FH1 is 70 and 95 respectively.

Canon 450D vs Panasonic FH1 top view buttons comparison

Canon 450D vs Panasonic FH1 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very hard to picture the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing specs. The picture underneath will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the 450D and FH1.

All in all, both the cameras have the same MP albeit different sensor dimensions. The 450D has got the bigger sensor which will make achieving shallower DOF easier. The more aged 450D is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon 450D vs Panasonic FH1 sensor size comparison

Canon 450D vs Panasonic FH1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 450D vs Panasonic FH1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 450D Portrait photography features
Panasonic FH1 Portrait photography features
60
focusing manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
megapixel count low (12MP)
21
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon 450D as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FH1 as a Street photography camera
58
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon 450D Sports photography features
Panasonic FH1 Sports photography features
50
nice sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
sensor has phase detect auto focus
low frames per second (4.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
low frames per second (6.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon 450D Travel photography details
Panasonic FH1 Travel photography details
48
has built in flash
missing Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
58
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon 450D
Landscape photography with Panasonic FH1
58
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
missing Timelapse mode
32
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon 450D
Vlogging with Panasonic FH1
9
no video
29
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic jack
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Canon 450D vs Panasonic FH1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 450D and Panasonic FH1
 Canon EOS 450DPanasonic Lumix DMC-FH1
General Information
Company Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon EOS 450D Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1
Otherwise known as EOS Rebel XSi / EOS Kiss X2 Lumix DMC-FS10
Class Entry-Level DSLR Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2008-05-23 2010-01-06
Body design Compact SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 22.2 x 14.8mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 328.6mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4272 x 2848 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type Canon EF/EF-S fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture - f/2.8-6.9
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Amount of lenses 326 -
Focal length multiplier 1.6 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) None
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.55x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed 4.0 frames per sec 6.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 13.00 m 6.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/200 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution None 1280x720
Video file format - 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 524 gr (1.16 pounds) 163 gr (0.36 pounds)
Physical dimensions 129 x 98 x 62mm (5.1" x 3.9" x 2.4") 98 x 55 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 61 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 21.9 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.8 not tested
DXO Low light rating 692 not tested
Other
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC card SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail price $550 $150