Canon A1100 IS vs Panasonic FH1
93 Imaging
34 Features
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95 Imaging
35 Features
17 Overall
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Canon A1100 IS vs Panasonic FH1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 35-140mm (F2.7-5.6) lens
- 150g - 95 x 62 x 31mm
- Released February 2009
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 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
- 163g - 98 x 55 x 23mm
- Released January 2010
- Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FS10
Canon A1100 IS vs Panasonic FH1 Overview
Its time to look much closer at the Canon A1100 IS and Panasonic FH1, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Canon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the A1100 IS (12MP) and the FH1 (12MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe A1100 IS was unveiled 10 months earlier than the FH1 and they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before diving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the A1100 IS matches up vs the FH1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Canon A1100 IS vs Panasonic FH1 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot A1100 IS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1. The full galleries are available at Canon A1100 IS Gallery and Panasonic FH1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A1100 IS over the Panasonic FH1
A1100 IS | FH1 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH1 over the Canon A1100 IS
FH1 | A1100 IS | |||
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Released | January 2010 | February 2009 | Newer by 10 months | |
Display size | 2.7" | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.2") | |
Display resolution | 230k | 115k | Clearer display (+115k dot) |
Common features in the Canon A1100 IS and Panasonic FH1
A1100 IS | FH1 | |||
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Manually focus | Lack of manual focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | No selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Neither provides Touch friendly display |
Canon A1100 IS vs Panasonic FH1 Physical Comparison
When you are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and size. The Canon A1100 IS provides physical dimensions of 95mm x 62mm x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Panasonic FH1 has specifications of 98mm x 55mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 163 grams (0.36 lbs).
See the Canon A1100 IS and Panasonic FH1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use during that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the A1100 IS compared to the FH1.
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the A1100 IS and FH1 is 93 and 95 respectively.
Canon A1100 IS vs Panasonic FH1 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is very hard to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by seeing specs. The image here might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the A1100 IS and FH1.
As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same MP and you should expect comparable quality of files although you have to factor the production date of the cameras into account. The more aged A1100 IS will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.
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Canon A1100 IS vs Panasonic FH1 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A1100 IS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Panasonic |
Model | Canon PowerShot A1100 IS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 |
Other name | - | Lumix DMC-FS10 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2009-02-18 | 2010-01-06 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Digic 4 | - |
Sensor type | CCD | 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 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 35-140mm (4.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.7-5.6 | f/2.8-6.9 |
Macro focus range | 3cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.5" | 2.7" |
Display resolution | 115 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (tunnel) | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 60 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0fps | 6.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 4.00 m | 6.80 m |
Flash modes | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 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 | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 150 grams (0.33 pounds) | 163 grams (0.36 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 95 x 62 x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 98 x 55 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | 2 x AA | - |
Self timer | Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at launch | $160 | $150 |