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Canon A810 vs Panasonic FH27

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
26
Overall
33
Canon PowerShot A810 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 front
Portability
94
Imaging
38
Features
34
Overall
36

Canon A810 vs Panasonic FH27 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
  • Revealed February 2012
Panasonic FH27
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 152g - 99 x 57 x 28mm
  • Released January 2011
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Canon A810 vs Panasonic FH27 Overview

Lets take a deeper look at the Canon A810 versus Panasonic FH27, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Canon and Panasonic. The resolution of the A810 (16MP) and the FH27 (16MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The A810 was manufactured 14 months later than the FH27 making them a generation apart from each other. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a thorough comparison, here is a short highlight of how the A810 scores versus the FH27 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon A810 over the Panasonic FH27

 A810 FH27 
ReleasedFebruary 2012January 2011Fresher by 14 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH27 over the Canon A810

 FH27 A810 
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon A810 and Panasonic FH27

 A810 FH27 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Canon A810 vs Panasonic FH27 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon A810 features exterior measurements of 95mm x 62mm x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 171 grams (0.38 lbs) while the Panasonic FH27 has dimensions of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") along with a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the A810 vs the FH27.

Canon A810 vs Panasonic FH27 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the A810 and FH27 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Canon A810 vs Panasonic FH27 top view buttons comparison

Canon A810 vs Panasonic FH27 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be hard to envision the gap between sensor sizing purely by reading through specifications. The visual below should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the A810 and FH27.

Plainly, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the exact same resolution therefore you can expect similar quality of photographs however you have to take the age of the products into consideration. The fresher A810 will have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon A810 vs Panasonic FH27 sensor size comparison

Canon A810 vs Panasonic FH27 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A810 vs Panasonic FH27 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon A810
Portrait photography with Panasonic FH27
34
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
features face detection focusing
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
34
decent MP (16MP)
supports face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon A810 Street photography details
Panasonic FH27 Street photography details
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
features focus via touch
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon A810 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FH27 as a Sports photography camera
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
max frames per second very slow (4.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A810 Travel photography information
Panasonic FH27 Travel photography information
65
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse recording
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
68
features focus via touch
decent MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A810 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FH27 as a Landscape photography camera
38
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual mode not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
42
pretty wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A810 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FH27 as a Vlogging camera
31
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone support
32
pretty wide (28mm)
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone support
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Canon A810 vs Panasonic FH27 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A810 and Panasonic FH27
 Canon PowerShot A810Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27
General Information
Company Canon Panasonic
Model Canon PowerShot A810 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2012-02-07 2011-01-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Venus Engine VI
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 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 11
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-224mm (8.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech - TFT Touch Screen LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 4.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.00 m 5.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
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 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 171 gr (0.38 lbs) 152 gr (0.34 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 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 250 images
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
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $99 $229