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Canon A2300 vs Panasonic FH1

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
25
Overall
33
Canon PowerShot A2300 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Canon A2300 vs Panasonic FH1 Key Specs

Canon A2300
(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
  • 125g - 95 x 54 x 20mm
  • Revealed February 2012
Panasonic FH1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 163g - 98 x 55 x 23mm
  • Introduced January 2010
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FS10
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Canon A2300 vs Panasonic FH1 Overview

On this page, we will be looking at the Canon A2300 and Panasonic FH1, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Canon and Panasonic. There exists a noticeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the A2300 (16MP) and FH1 (12MP) but both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The A2300 was brought out 2 years later than the FH1 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a complete comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the A2300 grades vs the FH1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2300 over the Panasonic FH1

 A2300 FH1 
IntroducedFebruary 2012January 2010Fresher by 26 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH1 over the Canon A2300

 FH1 A2300 

Common features in the Canon A2300 and Panasonic FH1

 A2300 FH1 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen size
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Canon A2300 vs Panasonic FH1 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon A2300 offers outside measurements of 95mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") and a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Panasonic FH1 has measurements of 98mm x 55mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 163 grams (0.36 lbs).

Look at the Canon A2300 and Panasonic FH1 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use at that moment. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the A2300 compared to the FH1.

Canon A2300 vs Panasonic FH1 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A2300 and FH1 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Canon A2300 vs Panasonic FH1 top view buttons comparison

Canon A2300 vs Panasonic FH1 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reviewing specs. The visual here should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the A2300 and FH1.

All in all, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can expect the Canon A2300 to deliver extra detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots more aggressively. The newer A2300 should have an edge in sensor technology.

Canon A2300 vs Panasonic FH1 sensor size comparison

Canon A2300 vs Panasonic FH1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2300 vs Panasonic FH1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A2300 Portrait photography features
Panasonic FH1 Portrait photography features
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decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection focusing
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon A2300
Street photography with Panasonic FH1
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lighter than average in class (125g)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon A2300 Sports photography factors
Panasonic FH1 Sports photography factors
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decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery power (210 per charge)
no phase detect AF
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon A2300 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FH1 as a Travel photography camera
66
lighter than average in class (125 grams)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse function
low battery power (210 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse recording
low MP (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A2300 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic FH1 Landscape photography advice
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pretty wide (28mm)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
no manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
low battery power (210 per charge)
lack of Timelapse function
32
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A2300 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic FH1 Vlogging highlights
30
pretty wide (28mm)
comes with face detection focusing
lighter than average in class (125g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone port
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relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic socket
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Canon A2300 vs Panasonic FH1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2300 and Panasonic FH1
 Canon PowerShot A2300Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1
General Information
Brand Name Canon Panasonic
Model Canon PowerShot A2300 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1
Other name - Lumix DMC-FS10
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2012-02-07 2010-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 16MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/2.8-6.9
Macro focus distance 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per sec 6.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m 6.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 125 gr (0.28 pounds) 163 gr (0.36 pounds)
Physical dimensions 95 x 54 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") 98 x 55 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 210 shots -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-11L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $139 $150