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Canon A810 vs Panasonic FH2

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
26
Overall
33
Canon PowerShot A810 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35

Canon A810 vs Panasonic FH2 Key Specs

Canon A810
(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
Panasonic FH2
(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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Canon A810 vs Panasonic FH2 Overview

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").

Photography Glossary

The 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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Reasons to pick Canon A810 over the Panasonic FH2

 A810 FH2 
IntroducedFebruary 2012January 2011More 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 typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kExact 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.

Canon A810 vs Panasonic FH2 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A810 and FH2 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Canon A810 vs Panasonic FH2 top view buttons comparison

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.

Canon A810 vs Panasonic FH2 sensor size comparison

Canon A810 vs Panasonic FH2 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A810 vs Panasonic FH2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A810 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic FH2 Portrait photography highlights
34
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has face detection focusing
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
33
resolution is good (14MP)
features face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon A810 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FH2 as a Street photography camera
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus via touch
lighter than competition in class (121g)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon A810 Sports photography information
Panasonic FH2 Sports photography information
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
features tracking focus
better than average battery power (270 shots)
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A810 Travel photography information
Panasonic FH2 Travel photography information
65
megapixel count good (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
72
better than average battery power (270 shots)
lighter than competition in class (121 grams)
includes focus via touch
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A810 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic FH2 Landscape photography highlights
38
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
no manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual control
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
41
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
better than average battery power (270 per charge)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A810 Vlogging details
Panasonic FH2 Vlogging details
31
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic support
32
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
lighter than competition in class (121 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone port
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Canon A810 vs Panasonic FH2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A810 and Panasonic FH2
 Canon PowerShot A810Panasonic 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