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Canon A1100 IS vs Panasonic FH27

Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27
Canon PowerShot A1100 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 front
Portability
94
Imaging
38
Features
34
Overall
36

Canon A1100 IS vs Panasonic FH27 Key Specs

Canon A1100 IS
(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
  • Announced February 2009
Panasonic FH27
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 152g - 99 x 57 x 28mm
  • Launched January 2011
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Canon A1100 IS vs Panasonic FH27 Overview

The following is a in-depth review of the Canon A1100 IS versus Panasonic FH27, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Canon and Panasonic. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the A1100 IS (12MP) and FH27 (16MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The A1100 IS was manufactured 22 months earlier than the FH27 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the A1100 IS matches up vs the FH27 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon A1100 IS over the Panasonic FH27

 A1100 IS FH27 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH27 over the Canon A1100 IS

 FH27 A1100 IS 
LaunchedJanuary 2011February 2009Newer by 22 months
Screen dimension3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution230k115kSharper screen (+115k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon A1100 IS and Panasonic FH27

 A1100 IS FH27 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Canon A1100 IS vs Panasonic FH27 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and volume. The Canon A1100 IS offers exterior measurements of 95mm x 62mm x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FH27 has sizing of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

Examine the Canon A1100 IS versus Panasonic FH27 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the A1100 IS and the FH27.

Canon A1100 IS vs Panasonic FH27 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the A1100 IS and FH27 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Canon A1100 IS vs Panasonic FH27 top view buttons comparison

Canon A1100 IS vs Panasonic FH27 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's hard to see the gap in sensor dimensions just by looking through specifications. The picture below should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the A1100 IS and FH27.

To sum up, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Panasonic FH27 to result in extra detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more aged A1100 IS will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Canon A1100 IS vs Panasonic FH27 sensor size comparison

Canon A1100 IS vs Panasonic FH27 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A1100 IS vs Panasonic FH27 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon A1100 IS
Portrait photography with Panasonic FH27
26
offers face detect focusing
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
34
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has face detection focus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon A1100 IS Street photography factors
Panasonic FH27 Street photography factors
56
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus by touch
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon A1100 IS Sports photography features
Panasonic FH27 Sports photography features
25
image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon A1100 IS
Travel photography with Panasonic FH27
50
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
68
includes focus by touch
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse function
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A1100 IS Landscape photography factors
Panasonic FH27 Landscape photography factors
27
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
small screen (2.5")
no manual control
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
42
quite wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not available
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A1100 IS Vlogging factors
Panasonic FH27 Vlogging factors
27
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
missing mic port
32
quite wide (28mm)
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone socket
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Canon A1100 IS vs Panasonic FH27 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A1100 IS and Panasonic FH27
 Canon PowerShot A1100 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-FH27
General Information
Company Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon PowerShot A1100 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-02-18 2011-01-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 Venus Engine VI
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 12MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-140mm (4.0x) 28-224mm (8.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.7-5.6 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.5" 3"
Resolution of display 115 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech - TFT Touch Screen LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per second 4.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 5.80 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 150 gr (0.33 lb) 152 gr (0.34 lb)
Dimensions 95 x 62 x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") 99 x 57 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 250 shots
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $160 $229