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Canon A810 vs Panasonic FH20

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
26
Overall
33
Canon PowerShot A810 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30

Canon A810 vs Panasonic FH20 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
  • Launched February 2012
Panasonic FH20
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FS30
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Canon A810 vs Panasonic FH20 Overview

The following is a extensive review of the Canon A810 vs Panasonic FH20, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Canon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the A810 (16MP) and the FH20 (14MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The A810 was revealed 2 years after the FH20 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick summary of how the A810 matches up against the FH20 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon A810 over the Panasonic FH20

 A810 FH20 
RevealedFebruary 2012January 2010Newer by 26 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH20 over the Canon A810

 FH20 A810 

Common features in the Canon A810 and Panasonic FH20

 A810 FH20 
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither provides Touch friendly screen

Canon A810 vs Panasonic FH20 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and size. The Canon A810 provides outer dimensions of 95mm x 62mm x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 171 grams (0.38 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FH20 has specifications of 100mm x 56mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") and a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).

Examine the Canon A810 vs Panasonic FH20 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the A810 and the FH20.

Canon A810 vs Panasonic FH20 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A810 and FH20 is 93 and 93 respectively.

Canon A810 vs Panasonic FH20 top view buttons comparison

Canon A810 vs Panasonic FH20 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be tough to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions just by looking at a spec sheet. The pic here will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the A810 and FH20.

As you can see, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can expect the Canon A810 to give greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The newer A810 should have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Canon A810 vs Panasonic FH20 sensor size comparison

Canon A810 vs Panasonic FH20 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A810 vs Panasonic FH20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A810 Portrait photography information
Panasonic FH20 Portrait photography information
34
MP count good (16 megapixels)
supports face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
28
decent megapixels (14MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon A810 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FH20 as a Street photography camera
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon A810 Sports photography information
Panasonic FH20 Sports photography information
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
supports tracking focus
max fps low (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A810 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FH20 as a Travel photography camera
65
MP count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
64
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse function
does not have selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A810 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic FH20 Landscape photography advice
38
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
37
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A810 Vlogging details
Panasonic FH20 Vlogging details
31
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic support
28
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone port
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Canon A810 vs Panasonic FH20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A810 and Panasonic FH20
 Canon PowerShot A810Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20
General Information
Company Canon Panasonic
Model Canon PowerShot A810 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20
Also called as - Lumix DMC-FS30
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-224mm (8.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.00 m 5.80 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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 grams (0.38 lbs) 178 grams (0.39 lbs)
Physical dimensions 95 x 62 x 30mm (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 220 images -
Type of battery AA -
Battery model 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $99 $179