Canon A1300 vs Panasonic FH22
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Canon A1300 vs Panasonic FH22 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
- 174g - 95 x 62 x 30mm
- Launched February 2012
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 170g - 100 x 57 x 27mm
- Introduced January 2010
- Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FS33

Canon A1300 vs Panasonic FH22 Overview
Its time to look much closer at the Canon A1300 vs Panasonic FH22, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Canon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the A1300 (16MP) and the FH22 (14MP) is pretty comparable and they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The A1300 was unveiled 2 years later than the FH22 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before going straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple summary of how the A1300 matches up against the FH22 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Canon A1300 vs Panasonic FH22 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot A1300 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22. The full galleries are provided at Canon A1300 Gallery and Panasonic FH22 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A1300 over the Panasonic FH22
A1300 | FH22 | |||
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Introduced | February 2012 | ![]() | January 2010 | Fresher by 26 months |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH22 over the Canon A1300
FH22 | A1300 | |||
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Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Canon A1300 and Panasonic FH22
A1300 | FH22 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Exact same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither includes selfie screen |
Canon A1300 vs Panasonic FH22 Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to carry your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and size. The Canon A1300 features outer measurements of 95mm x 62mm x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs) and the Panasonic FH22 has specifications of 100mm x 57mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") along with a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs).
Check the Canon A1300 vs Panasonic FH22 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the A1300 compared to the FH22.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the A1300 and FH22 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Canon A1300 vs Panasonic FH22 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, its tough to picture the gap in sensor sizing simply by seeing technical specs. The photograph below will give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the A1300 and FH22.
As you can tell, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Canon A1300 to produce extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots far more aggressively. The fresher A1300 should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

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Canon A1300 vs Panasonic FH22 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A1300 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Panasonic |
Model | Canon PowerShot A1300 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22 |
Also called as | - | Lumix DMC-FS33 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2012-02-07 | 2010-01-06 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
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 area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4320 x 3240 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 28-224mm (8.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.8-6.9 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | 3cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (tunnel) | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15 seconds | 60 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0fps | 5.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 3.00 m | 5.80 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 174 grams (0.38 pounds) | 170 grams (0.37 pounds) |
Dimensions | 95 x 62 x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 100 x 57 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 life | 220 images | - |
Battery form | AA | - |
Battery model | 2 x AA | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail price | $119 | $200 |