Canon A1300 vs Panasonic FH2
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Canon A1300 vs Panasonic FH2 Key Specs
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- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
- 174g - 95 x 62 x 30mm
- Announced February 2012
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
- 121g - 94 x 54 x 19mm
- Announced January 2011
- Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FS16
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Below is a comprehensive comparison of the Canon A1300 vs Panasonic FH2, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Canon and Panasonic. The resolution of the A1300 (16MP) and the FH2 (14MP) is very similar and they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").
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Before diving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a short introduction of how the A1300 matches up against the FH2 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Canon A1300 over the Panasonic FH2
| A1300 | FH2 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | February 2012 |  | January 2011 | More recent by 14 months |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH2 over the Canon A1300
| FH2 | A1300 |
|---|
Common features in the Canon A1300 and Panasonic FH2
| A1300 | FH2 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Lack of manual focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display sizing | 2.7" |  | 2.7" | Equivalent display measurement |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Same display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Lack of selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Lack of Touch display |
Canon A1300 vs Panasonic FH2 Physical Comparison
When you are looking to lug around your camera often, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon A1300 enjoys outside measurements of 95mm x 62mm x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs) while the Panasonic FH2 has dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).
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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the A1300 compared to the FH2.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the A1300 and FH2 is 93 and 96 respectively.
Canon A1300 vs Panasonic FH2 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is difficult to visualize the gap between sensor measurements only by reviewing specifications. The visual below might provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the A1300 and FH2.
Plainly, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You should expect to see the Canon A1300 to offer you extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images far more aggressively. The fresher A1300 provides an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Canon A1300 vs Panasonic FH2 Specifications
| Canon PowerShot A1300 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Canon | Panasonic |
| Model type | Canon PowerShot A1300 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 |
| Also called as | - | Lumix DMC-FS16 |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Announced | 2012-02-07 | 2011-01-05 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | - | Venus Engine IV |
| 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 | 16 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4320 x 3240 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | 11 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 28-112mm (4.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/2.8-6.9 | f/3.1-6.5 |
| Macro focusing range | 3cm | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 2.7 inches | 2.7 inches |
| Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Optical (tunnel) | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 60 seconds |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
| Continuous shooting speed | 1.0fps | 4.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 3.00 m | 3.30 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | 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 | 174 gr (0.38 lb) | 121 gr (0.27 lb) |
| Dimensions | 95 x 62 x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 94 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") |
| 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 | 220 images | 270 images |
| Form of battery | AA | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | 2 x AA | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Launch cost | $119 | $149 |