Canon A800 vs Panasonic FH1
93 Imaging
33 Features
19 Overall
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95 Imaging
35 Features
17 Overall
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Canon A800 vs Panasonic FH1 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Canon A800 vs Panasonic FH1 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot A800 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1. The full galleries are viewable at Canon A800 Gallery and Panasonic FH1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A800 over the Panasonic FH1
A800 | FH1 | |||
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Released | January 2011 | ![]() | January 2010 | More modern by 13 months |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH1 over the Canon A800
FH1 | A800 | |||
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Screen dimensions | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 115k | Clearer screen (+115k dot) |
Common features in the Canon A800 and Panasonic FH1
A800 | FH1 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | 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).
Analyze the Canon A800 versus Panasonic FH1 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon A800 vs Panasonic FH1 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A800 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 | |
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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 |