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Canon A810 vs Panasonic FH1

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
26
Overall
33
Canon PowerShot A810 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Canon A810 vs Panasonic FH1 Key Specs

Canon A810
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 171g - 95 x 62 x 30mm
  • Released February 2012
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
  • Introduced January 2010
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FS10
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Canon A810 vs Panasonic FH1 Overview

On this page, we will be looking at the Canon A810 and Panasonic FH1, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Canon and Panasonic. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the A810 (16MP) and FH1 (12MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The A810 was launched 2 years later than the FH1 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a in depth comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the A810 grades vs the FH1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon A810 over the Panasonic FH1

 A810 FH1 
IntroducedFebruary 2012January 2010More recent by 26 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH1 over the Canon A810

 FH1 A810 

Common features in the Canon A810 and Panasonic FH1

 A810 FH1 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Canon A810 vs Panasonic FH1 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera, you should factor its weight and proportions. The Canon A810 enjoys exterior measurements of 95mm x 62mm x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 171 grams (0.38 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FH1 has measurements 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 differ depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the A810 compared to the FH1.

Canon A810 vs Panasonic FH1 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the A810 and FH1 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Canon A810 vs Panasonic FH1 top view buttons comparison

Canon A810 vs Panasonic FH1 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be difficult to envision the gap between sensor measurements purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The graphic below might give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the A810 and FH1.

Clearly, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Canon A810 to deliver extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs more aggressively. The more modern A810 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon A810 vs Panasonic FH1 sensor size comparison

Canon A810 vs Panasonic FH1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A810 vs Panasonic FH1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A810 Portrait photography features
Panasonic FH1 Portrait photography features
34
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
features face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
21
no manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon A810 Street photography info
Panasonic FH1 Street photography info
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
57
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon A810 Sports photography information
Panasonic FH1 Sports photography information
40
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
features tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
25
image stabilization (Optical)
low frames per second (6.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A810 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic FH1 Travel photography highlights
65
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
58
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon A810
Landscape photography with Panasonic FH1
38
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
32
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A810 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FH1 as a Vlogging camera
31
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone support
29
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone port
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Canon A810 vs Panasonic FH1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A810 and Panasonic FH1
 Canon PowerShot A810Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Panasonic
Model Canon PowerShot A810 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-FS10
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2012-02-07 2010-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/2.8-6.9
Macro focus distance 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.00 m 6.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (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 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 171 gr (0.38 lb) 163 gr (0.36 lb)
Physical dimensions 95 x 62 x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") 98 x 55 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9")
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 220 photos -
Form of battery AA -
Battery model 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
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