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Canon A2300 vs Panasonic FH2

Portability
96 Imaging
38 Features
25 Overall
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Canon PowerShot A2300 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 front
Portability
96 Imaging
36 Features
33 Overall
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Canon A2300 vs Panasonic FH2 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
  • Released February 2012
Panasonic FH2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
  • 121g - 94 x 54 x 19mm
  • Released January 2011
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FS16
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Canon A2300 vs Panasonic FH2 Overview

Its time to look much closer at the Canon A2300 versus Panasonic FH2, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Canon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the A2300 (16MP) and the FH2 (14MP) is pretty similar and they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The A2300 was revealed 14 months after the FH2 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a thorough comparison, below is a simple view of how the A2300 matches up versus the FH2 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2300 over the Panasonic FH2

          

          

            
 A2300 FH2 
ReleasedFebruary 2012January 2011Newer by 14 months
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH2 over the Canon A2300

          

          

            
 FH2 A2300 
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Canon A2300 and Panasonic FH2

          

          

            
 A2300 FH2 
Manual focus  Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen  Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen  Neither provides Touch friendly screen
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Canon A2300 vs Panasonic FH2 Physical Comparison

          

          

            
If you're aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and size. The Canon A2300 provides exterior dimensions of 95mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Panasonic FH2 has specifications of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).
Check out the Canon A2300 versus Panasonic FH2 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use at the time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the A2300 vs the FH2.
Canon A2300 vs Panasonic FH2 size comparison
Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the A2300 and FH2 is 96 and 96 respectively.
Canon A2300 vs Panasonic FH2 top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Canon A2300 vs Panasonic FH2 Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
Often, its difficult to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reading specs. The pic underneath might offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A2300 and FH2.
All in all, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Canon A2300 to offer greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots a little more aggressively. The fresher A2300 is going to have an edge in sensor tech.

            Canon A2300 vs Panasonic FH2 sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Canon A2300 vs Panasonic FH2 Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Canon A2300 vs Panasonic FH2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
Canon A2300 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic FH2 Portrait photography factors
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 MP count good (16 megapixels)
 offers face detect focusing
 manual focus not available
 manual exposure not available
 cannot use external flash
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
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 megapixel count decent (14MP)
 has face detection autofocus
 lack of manual focus
 manual exposure not possible
 cannot use external flash
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Canon A2300
Street photography with Panasonic FH2
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 lighter than average in class (125 grams)
 screen does not articulate
 lack of image stabilization
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
66
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 comes with touch focus
 lighter than competition (121 grams)
 screen is fixed
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison
Canon A2300 Sports photography information
Panasonic FH2 Sports photography information
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 MP count good (16MP)
 offers tracking focus
 max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames per second)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 lack of image stabilization
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 bad battery pack (210 CIPA)
 lack of phase detect AF
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 has image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count decent (14MP)
 has tracking autofocus
 good battery life (270 CIPA)
 max fps low (4.0 fps)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Canon A2300
Travel photography with Panasonic FH2
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 lighter than average in class (125g)
 MP count good (16 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 decently wide (28mm)
 lack of Time Lapse mode
 bad battery pack (210 per charge)
 display is not selfie friendly
 slow max aperture (f2.8)
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 good battery life (270 CIPA)
 lighter than competition (121g)
 comes with touch focus
 megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 rather wide (28mm)
 does not have Time Lapse mode
 does not posses selfie friendly screen
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison
Canon A2300 Landscape photography features
Panasonic FH2 Landscape photography features
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 decently wide (28mm)
 MP count good (16 megapixels)
 manual focus not available
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f2.8)
 screen is small (2.7 inch)
 manual exposure not available
 lack of image stabilization
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
 bad battery pack (210 CIPA)
 lack of Time Lapse mode
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 rather wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count decent (14MP)
 good battery life (270 per charge)
 lack of manual focus
 cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
 screen is somewhat small (2.7")
 manual exposure not possible
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
 does not have Time Lapse mode
Photography Glossary
Vlogging Comparison
Canon A2300 Vlogging information
Panasonic FH2 Vlogging information
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 decently wide (28mm)
 offers face detect focusing
 lighter than average in class (125g)
 slow max aperture (f2.8)
 display is not selfie friendly
 lack of image stabilization
 low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
 lack of mic port
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 rather wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 has face detection autofocus
 lighter than competition (121g)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
 does not posses selfie friendly screen
 low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
 does not have external mic socket
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Canon A2300 vs Panasonic FH2 Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2300 and Panasonic FH2
 Canon PowerShot A2300Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2
General Information
Brand Canon Panasonic
Model Canon PowerShot A2300 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-FS16
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2012-02-07 2011-01-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine IV
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 14MP
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detection autofocus    
Contract detection autofocus    
Phase detection autofocus    
Number of focus points 9 11
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.1-6.5
Macro focus distance 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch display    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash range 3.00 m 3.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
Hot shoe    
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), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data 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
Environmental sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 125 grams (0.28 pounds) 121 grams (0.27 pounds)
Dimensions 95 x 54 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") 94 x 54 x 19mm (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 270 images
Style 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 recording    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $139 $149