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Canon A1300 vs Panasonic FH27

Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
23
Overall
32
Canon PowerShot A1300 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 front
Portability
94
Imaging
38
Features
34
Overall
36

Canon A1300 vs Panasonic FH27 Key Specs

Canon A1300
(Full Review)
  • 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
  • Launched February 2012
Panasonic FH27
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 152g - 99 x 57 x 28mm
  • Revealed January 2011
Photography Glossary

Canon A1300 vs Panasonic FH27 Overview

Following is a extensive comparison of the Canon A1300 versus Panasonic FH27, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Canon and Panasonic. The resolution of the A1300 (16MP) and the FH27 (16MP) is fairly comparable and they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The A1300 was launched 14 months after the FH27 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a thorough comparison, below is a simple view of how the A1300 matches up against the FH27 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon A1300 over the Panasonic FH27

 A1300 FH27 
RevealedFebruary 2012January 2011More modern by 14 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH27 over the Canon A1300

 FH27 A1300 
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon A1300 and Panasonic FH27

 A1300 FH27 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Canon A1300 vs Panasonic FH27 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry around your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and size. The Canon A1300 provides physical measurements of 95mm x 62mm x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs) and the Panasonic FH27 has specifications of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") having a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the A1300 against the FH27.

Canon A1300 vs Panasonic FH27 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A1300 and FH27 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Canon A1300 vs Panasonic FH27 top view buttons comparison

Canon A1300 vs Panasonic FH27 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizes only by going through technical specs. The pic here should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the A1300 and FH27.

As you can tell, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same MP and you can expect comparable quality of files though you have to consider the age of the cameras into account. The newer A1300 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon A1300 vs Panasonic FH27 sensor size comparison

Canon A1300 vs Panasonic FH27 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A1300 vs Panasonic FH27 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon A1300
Portrait photography with Panasonic FH27
34
MP count good (16 megapixels)
provides face detection focusing
no manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
34
MP count decent (16MP)
has face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon A1300
Street photography with Panasonic FH27
47
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
62
image stabilization (Optical)
boasts touch to focus
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon A1300
Sports photography with Panasonic FH27
33
MP count good (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
40
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon A1300
Travel photography with Panasonic FH27
64
MP count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
does not have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
68
boasts touch to focus
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A1300 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic FH27 Landscape photography factors
33
decently wide (28mm)
MP count good (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
42
pretty wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
no manual exposure
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A1300 Vlogging details
Panasonic FH27 Vlogging details
28
decently wide (28mm)
provides face detection focusing
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone support
32
pretty wide (28mm)
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic port
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Canon A1300 vs Panasonic FH27 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A1300 and Panasonic FH27
 Canon PowerShot A1300Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27
General Information
Make Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon PowerShot A1300 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-02-07 2011-01-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine VI
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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-224mm (8.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology - TFT Touch Screen LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per sec 4.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 5.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 174 grams (0.38 lb) 152 grams (0.34 lb)
Dimensions 95 x 62 x 30mm (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 220 photos 250 photos
Type 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
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $119 $229