Canon A2300 vs Panasonic FH27

Below is a complete assessment of the Canon A2300 vs Panasonic FH27, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the A2300 (16MP) and the FH27 (16MP) is fairly similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The A2300 was revealed 14 months later than the FH27 making them a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple view of how the A2300 scores vs the FH27 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot A2300 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27. The full galleries are available at Canon A2300 Gallery & Panasonic FH27 Gallery.

For those who are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon A2300 has outer dimensions of 95mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Panasonic FH27 has sizing of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") with a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon A2300 vs Panasonic FH27 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use at that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the A2300 versus the FH27.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A2300 and FH27 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Quite often, it's tough to picture the contrast between sensor measurements only by reviewing specifications. The photograph underneath might give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the A2300 and FH27.

Plainly, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size and the identical MP therefore you can expect similar quality of pictures although you will want to take the age of the products into consideration. The younger A2300 should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.