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Canon A810 vs Panasonic FH25

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
26
Overall
33
Canon PowerShot A810 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 front
Portability
94
Imaging
38
Features
26
Overall
33

Canon A810 vs Panasonic FH25 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
  • Revealed February 2012
Panasonic FH25
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 159g - 99 x 57 x 28mm
  • Launched January 2011
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FS35
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Canon A810 vs Panasonic FH25 Overview

Let's look a little more closely at the Canon A810 versus Panasonic FH25, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Canon and Panasonic. The resolution of the A810 (16MP) and the FH25 (16MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The A810 was released 14 months later than the FH25 making them a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a thorough comparison, here is a concise summary of how the A810 matches up against the FH25 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon A810 over the Panasonic FH25

 A810 FH25 
LaunchedFebruary 2012January 2011More recent by 14 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH25 over the Canon A810

 FH25 A810 

Common features in the Canon A810 and Panasonic FH25

 A810 FH25 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Canon A810 vs Panasonic FH25 Physical Comparison

If you are going to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon A810 features outer dimensions of 95mm x 62mm x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 171 grams (0.38 lbs) and the Panasonic FH25 has sizing of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") having a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).

Look at the Canon A810 versus Panasonic FH25 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose during that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the A810 and the FH25.

Canon A810 vs Panasonic FH25 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the A810 and FH25 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Canon A810 vs Panasonic FH25 top view buttons comparison

Canon A810 vs Panasonic FH25 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be hard to picture the contrast between sensor measurements merely by checking a spec sheet. The photograph below will give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the A810 and FH25.

As you can see, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact MP so you should expect similar quality of photos though you need to factor the production date of the products into consideration. The newer A810 should have a benefit in sensor tech.

Canon A810 vs Panasonic FH25 sensor size comparison

Canon A810 vs Panasonic FH25 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A810 vs Panasonic FH25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A810 Portrait photography information
Panasonic FH25 Portrait photography information
34
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
features face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
34
resolution is good (16MP)
features face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon A810 Street photography details
Panasonic FH25 Street photography details
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon A810 Sports photography advice
Panasonic FH25 Sports photography advice
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
features tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
40
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
max fps very slow (4.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A810 Travel photography details
Panasonic FH25 Travel photography details
65
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
does not offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
65
resolution is good (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
doesn't have selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A810 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FH25 as a Landscape photography camera
38
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
38
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
lack of manual mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A810 Vlogging information
Panasonic FH25 Vlogging information
31
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic support
31
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic port
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Canon A810 vs Panasonic FH25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A810 and Panasonic FH25
 Canon PowerShot A810Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon PowerShot A810 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25
Also called - Lumix DMC-FS35
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2012-02-07 2011-01-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine VI
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 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-224mm (8.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology - TFT Screen LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per second 4.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 5.80 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
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720p (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 171g (0.38 lbs) 159g (0.35 lbs)
Physical dimensions 95 x 62 x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") 99 x 57 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 220 images 250 images
Form of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $99 $180