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Canon A810 vs Panasonic FH7

Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
26
Overall
33
Canon PowerShot A810 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 front
Portability
96
Imaging
38
Features
36
Overall
37

Canon A810 vs Panasonic FH7 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
  • Announced February 2012
Panasonic FH7
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
  • 126g - 95 x 56 x 19mm
  • Launched September 2011
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FS22
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Canon A810 vs Panasonic FH7 Overview

Here is a complete review of the Canon A810 vs Panasonic FH7, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Canon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the A810 (16MP) and the FH7 (16MP) is very similar and they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The A810 was manufactured 6 months later than the FH7 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a short highlight of how the A810 matches up against the FH7 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon A810 over the Panasonic FH7

 A810 FH7 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH7 over the Canon A810

 FH7 A810 
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon A810 and Panasonic FH7

 A810 FH7 
LaunchedFebruary 2012September 2011Similar age
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Canon A810 vs Panasonic FH7 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon A810 enjoys 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) and the Panasonic FH7 has measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the A810 vs the FH7.

Canon A810 vs Panasonic FH7 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the A810 and FH7 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Canon A810 vs Panasonic FH7 top view buttons comparison

Canon A810 vs Panasonic FH7 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The graphic here should give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the A810 and FH7.

Clearly, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same MP therefore you can expect similar quality of photos however you might want to factor the age of the products into consideration.

Canon A810 vs Panasonic FH7 sensor size comparison

Canon A810 vs Panasonic FH7 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A810 vs Panasonic FH7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A810 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic FH7 Portrait photography advice
34
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
includes face detection focusing
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
34
MP count decent (16MP)
has face detect focus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon A810
Street photography with Panasonic FH7
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus via touch
lighter than competition in class (126g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon A810 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FH7 as a Sports photography camera
40
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (4.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A810 Travel photography info
Panasonic FH7 Travel photography info
64
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse mode
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
71
lighter than competition in class (126g)
provides focus via touch
MP count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
does not have selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon A810
Landscape photography with Panasonic FH7
38
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
manual focus not available
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
42
pretty wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A810 Vlogging details
Panasonic FH7 Vlogging details
30
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic support
34
pretty wide (28mm)
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
lighter than competition in class (126 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not have selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic port
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Canon A810 vs Panasonic FH7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A810 and Panasonic FH7
 Canon PowerShot A810Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon PowerShot A810 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7
Also called as - Lumix DMC-FS22
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2012-02-07 2011-09-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Venus Engine IV
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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.1-6.5
Macro focusing distance 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 3.30 m
Flash options 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
Supported 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
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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 171 gr (0.38 pounds) 126 gr (0.28 pounds)
Dimensions 95 x 62 x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") 95 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 pictures 260 pictures
Style 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 feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $99 $149