Canon A810 vs Panasonic FH2
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39 Features
26 Overall
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96 Imaging
37 Features
33 Overall
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Canon A810 vs Panasonic FH2 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
- 171g - 95 x 62 x 30mm
- Launched February 2012
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
- 121g - 94 x 54 x 19mm
- Introduced January 2011
- Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FS16
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Lets examine more closely at the Canon A810 versus Panasonic FH2, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. The resolution of the A810 (16MP) and the FH2 (14MP) is relatively similar and they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe A810 was introduced 14 months after the FH2 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the A810 scores vs the FH2 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot A810 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2. The whole galleries are available at Canon A810 Gallery and Panasonic FH2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A810 over the Panasonic FH2
| A810 | FH2 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | February 2012 |  | January 2011 | More modern by 14 months |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH2 over the Canon A810
| FH2 | A810 |
|---|
Common features in the Canon A810 and Panasonic FH2
| A810 | FH2 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Lack of manual focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen sizing | 2.7" |  | 2.7" | Equivalent screen dimensions |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Exact same screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | No selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | No Touch friendly screen |
Canon A810 vs Panasonic FH2 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon A810 has physical dimensions of 95mm x 62mm x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 171 grams (0.38 lbs) and the Panasonic FH2 has measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") having a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).
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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the A810 against the FH2.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A810 and FH2 is 93 and 96 respectively.
Canon A810 vs Panasonic FH2 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes only by going over a spec sheet. The image below should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the A810 and FH2.
Clearly, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Canon A810 to deliver extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The younger A810 should have an advantage in sensor tech.
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Canon A810 vs Panasonic FH2 Specifications
| Canon PowerShot A810 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Canon | Panasonic |
| Model | Canon PowerShot A810 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 |
| Otherwise known as | - | Lumix DMC-FS16 |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Launched | 2012-02-07 | 2011-01-05 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | - | Venus Engine IV |
| 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 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4320 x 3240 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Number of focus points | 9 | 11 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 28-112mm (4.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/2.8-6.9 | f/3.1-6.5 |
| Macro focus distance | 3cm | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 2.7 inch | 2.7 inch |
| Display resolution | 230k dot | 230k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 15s | 60s |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
| Continuous shooting speed | 1.0fps | 4.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 3.00 m | 3.30 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video 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 | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 171 gr (0.38 lbs) | 121 gr (0.27 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 95 x 62 x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 94 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around 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 photographs | 270 photographs |
| Type of battery | AA | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | 2 x AA | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Cost at launch | $99 | $149 |