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Canon A2300 vs Panasonic FH10

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
25
Overall
33
Canon PowerShot A2300 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10 front
Portability
97
Imaging
40
Features
26
Overall
34

Canon A2300 vs Panasonic FH10 Key Specs

Canon A2300
(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
  • 125g - 95 x 54 x 20mm
  • Revealed February 2012
Panasonic FH10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 103g - 94 x 54 x 18mm
  • Revealed January 2013
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Canon A2300 vs Panasonic FH10 Overview

In this article, we will be looking at the Canon A2300 vs Panasonic FH10, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Canon and Panasonic. The resolution of the A2300 (16MP) and the FH10 (16MP) is pretty close and they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The A2300 was revealed 11 months before the FH10 so they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick summary of how the A2300 scores against the FH10 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2300 over the Panasonic FH10

 A2300 FH10 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH10 over the Canon A2300

 FH10 A2300 
RevealedJanuary 2013February 2012More modern by 11 months

Common features in the Canon A2300 and Panasonic FH10

 A2300 FH10 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Canon A2300 vs Panasonic FH10 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon A2300 has got external 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 FH10 has measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") and a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the A2300 vs the FH10.

Canon A2300 vs Panasonic FH10 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the A2300 and FH10 is 96 and 97 respectively.

Canon A2300 vs Panasonic FH10 top view buttons comparison

Canon A2300 vs Panasonic FH10 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizes just by viewing specifications. The pic underneath might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the A2300 and FH10.

Plainly, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact MP so you should expect comparable quality of photos although you should always consider the release date of the cameras into account. The more aged A2300 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Canon A2300 vs Panasonic FH10 sensor size comparison

Canon A2300 vs Panasonic FH10 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2300 vs Panasonic FH10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A2300 Portrait photography information
Panasonic FH10 Portrait photography information
34
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection focusing
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
30
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon A2300 Street photography highlights
Panasonic FH10 Street photography highlights
56
lighter than competitors in class (125g)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
64
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (103 grams)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon A2300 Sports photography details
Panasonic FH10 Sports photography details
32
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
max frames per second very slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
bad battery power (210 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect AF
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has tracking focus
max frames per second low (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A2300 Travel photography features
Panasonic FH10 Travel photography features
66
lighter than competitors in class (125 grams)
megapixel count good (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
bad battery power (210 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than others in class (103 grams)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
does not have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A2300 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic FH10 Landscape photography highlights
33
relatively wide (28mm)
megapixel count good (16MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual control
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
bad battery power (210 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
39
rather wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Canon A2300 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FH10 as a Vlogging camera
30
relatively wide (28mm)
comes with face detection focusing
lighter than competitors in class (125 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone support
31
rather wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (103g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone port
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Canon A2300 vs Panasonic FH10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2300 and Panasonic FH10
 Canon PowerShot A2300Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10
General Information
Company Canon Panasonic
Model Canon PowerShot A2300 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2012-02-07 2013-01-07
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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/2.8-6.9
Macro focus distance 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.00 m 4.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 125 gr (0.28 pounds) 103 gr (0.23 pounds)
Dimensions 95 x 54 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") 94 x 54 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7")
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 210 images 260 images
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-11L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $139 $110