Canon A1300 vs Panasonic FH5

Below, we will be evaluating the Canon A1300 vs Panasonic FH5, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Canon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the A1300 (16MP) and the FH5 (16MP) is relatively similar and they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The A1300 was announced 14 months after the FH5 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a detailed comparison, below is a brief view of how the A1300 matches up against the FH5 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot A1300 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon A1300 Gallery and Panasonic FH5 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon A1300 provides physical dimensions of 95mm x 62mm x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs) while the Panasonic FH5 has dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") and a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Contrast the Canon A1300 vs Panasonic FH5 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select at the time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the A1300 and the FH5.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A1300 and FH5 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Quite often, its hard to envision the difference between sensor sizes merely by reading a spec sheet. The image underneath will help give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the A1300 and FH5.

As you can see, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same MP so you should expect similar quality of photos but you need to factor the release date of the products into consideration. The newer A1300 is going to have an edge in sensor tech.