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Canon A800 vs Panasonic FH1

Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
19
Overall
27
Canon PowerShot A800 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Canon A800 vs Panasonic FH1 Key Specs

Canon A800
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 37-122mm (F3.0-5.8) lens
  • 186g - 94 x 61 x 31mm
  • Released January 2011
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
  • Released January 2010
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FS10
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Canon A800 vs Panasonic FH1 Overview

On this page, we will be evaluating the Canon A800 versus Panasonic FH1, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Canon and Panasonic. The resolution of the A800 (10MP) and the FH1 (12MP) is relatively close and both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The A800 was revealed 13 months after the FH1 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a full comparison, here is a concise summation of how the A800 grades vs the FH1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon A800 over the Panasonic FH1

 A800 FH1 
ReleasedJanuary 2011January 2010More modern by 13 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH1 over the Canon A800

 FH1 A800 
Screen dimensions2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution230k115kClearer screen (+115k dot)

Common features in the Canon A800 and Panasonic FH1

 A800 FH1 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Canon A800 vs Panasonic FH1 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon A800 provides outside measurements of 94mm x 61mm x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 186 grams (0.41 lbs) and the Panasonic FH1 has dimensions of 98mm x 55mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 163 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the A800 vs the FH1.

Canon A800 vs Panasonic FH1 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A800 and FH1 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Canon A800 vs Panasonic FH1 top view buttons comparison

Canon A800 vs Panasonic FH1 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizes just by researching specs. The pic below might give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the A800 and FH1.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Panasonic FH1 to render more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs more aggressively. The more modern A800 should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Canon A800 vs Panasonic FH1 sensor size comparison

Canon A800 vs Panasonic FH1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A800 vs Panasonic FH1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A800 Portrait photography info
Panasonic FH1 Portrait photography info
25
features face detect focus
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
21
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon A800 Street photography highlights
Panasonic FH1 Street photography highlights
46
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon A800 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic FH1 Sports photography highlights
29
features tracking focus
good battery power (300 shots)
max fps low (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
25
image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon A800 Travel photography factors
Panasonic FH1 Travel photography factors
55
good battery power (300 CIPA)
has built in flash
no Time Lapse function
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
58
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A800 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FH1 as a Landscape photography camera
26
good battery power (300 shots)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
small screen (2.5 inches)
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Time Lapse function
32
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A800 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic FH1 Vlogging highlights
24
features face detect focus
wide angle not the best (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
no mic port
29
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic support
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Canon A800 vs Panasonic FH1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A800 and Panasonic FH1
 Canon PowerShot A800Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1
General Information
Make Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon PowerShot A800 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-FS10
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2011-01-05 2010-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 3 -
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 10 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 37-122mm (3.3x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-5.8 f/2.8-6.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 115k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 6.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 186g (0.41 pounds) 163g (0.36 pounds)
Physical dimensions 94 x 61 x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") 98 x 55 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 300 pictures -
Battery style AA -
Battery ID 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $90 $150