Canon A800 vs Panasonic FH20
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Canon A800 vs Panasonic FH20 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 37-122mm (F3.0-5.8) lens
- 186g - 94 x 61 x 31mm
- Announced January 2011
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 178g - 100 x 56 x 28mm
- Revealed January 2010
- Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FS30
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Below, we are evaluating the Canon A800 and Panasonic FH20, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Canon and Panasonic. There exists a noticeable gap among the resolutions of the A800 (10MP) and FH20 (14MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Body cameras now worn by bakery staff to deter stealingThe A800 was manufactured 13 months after the FH20 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting through a thorough comparison, below is a quick view of how the A800 scores against the FH20 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Reasons to pick Canon A800 over the Panasonic FH20
| A800 | FH20 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | January 2011 |  | January 2010 | Newer by 13 months |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH20 over the Canon A800
| FH20 | A800 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display dimension | 2.7" |  | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.2") |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 115k | Crisper display (+115k dot) |
Common features in the Canon A800 and Panasonic FH20
| A800 | FH20 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | No manual focus | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Neither includes Touch display |
Canon A800 vs Panasonic FH20 Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to travel with your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon A800 features external measurements of 94mm x 61mm x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 186 grams (0.41 lbs) and the Panasonic FH20 has sizing of 100mm x 56mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") and a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).
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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the A800 versus the FH20.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A800 and FH20 is 93 and 93 respectively.
Canon A800 vs Panasonic FH20 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is hard to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by looking through specifications. The image underneath will provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the A800 and FH20.
Plainly, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Panasonic FH20 to render greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The younger A800 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.
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Canon A800 vs Panasonic FH20 Specifications
| Canon PowerShot A800 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Canon | Panasonic |
| Model | Canon PowerShot A800 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 |
| Otherwise known as | - | Lumix DMC-FS30 |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Announced | 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 | 14 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4320 x 3240 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
| Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 37-122mm (3.3x) | 28-224mm (8.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/3.0-5.8 | f/3.3-5.9 |
| Macro focus range | 1cm | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 2.5" | 2.7" |
| Resolution of display | 115k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Display technology | TFT LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 15 secs | 60 secs |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
| Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames/s | 5.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 3.00 m | 5.80 m (Auto ISO) |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported 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) |
| Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | 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 | 186 gr (0.41 pounds) | 178 gr (0.39 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 94 x 61 x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 100 x 56 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") |
| 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 | 300 pictures | - |
| Battery type | AA | - |
| Battery model | 2 x AA | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10sec, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Retail cost | $90 | $179 |
