Canon S100 vs Panasonic FH10
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Canon S100 vs Panasonic FH10 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-120mm (F2.0-5.9) lens
- 198g - 99 x 60 x 28mm
- Launched December 2011
- Superseded the Canon S95
- Replacement is Canon S110
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-130mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
- 103g - 94 x 54 x 18mm
- Announced January 2013

Canon S100 vs Panasonic FH10 Overview
Here, we will be contrasting the Canon S100 versus Panasonic FH10, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Canon and Panasonic. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the S100 (12MP) and FH10 (16MP) and the S100 (1/1.7") and FH10 (1/2.3") provide different sensor sizes.

The S100 was brought out 12 months before the FH10 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before going right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the S100 matches up versus the FH10 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Canon S100 vs Panasonic FH10 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot S100 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10. The entire galleries are available at Canon S100 Gallery and Panasonic FH10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon S100 over the Panasonic FH10
S100 | FH10 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More exact focusing | ||
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH10 over the Canon S100
FH10 | S100 | |||
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Announced | January 2013 | ![]() | December 2011 | Fresher by 12 months |
Common features in the Canon S100 and Panasonic FH10
S100 | FH10 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | No Touch screen |
Canon S100 vs Panasonic FH10 Physical Comparison
When you are going to carry your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon S100 provides exterior measurements of 99mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs) while the Panasonic FH10 has measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs).
Analyze the Canon S100 versus Panasonic FH10 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the S100 and the FH10.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the S100 and FH10 is 93 and 97 respectively.

Canon S100 vs Panasonic FH10 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is very tough to picture the gap between sensor sizing merely by going over specifications. The graphic underneath may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the S100 and FH10.
Plainly, each of these cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The S100 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Panasonic FH10 will offer more detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The older S100 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

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Canon S100 vs Panasonic FH10 Specifications
Canon PowerShot S100 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Panasonic |
Model | Canon PowerShot S100 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2011-12-22 | 2013-01-07 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Digic 5 | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/1.7" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 41.5mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
Max aperture | f/2.0-5.9 | f/2.8-6.9 |
Macro focus range | 3cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 4.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 2.7" |
Screen resolution | 461k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 60 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 2.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 7.00 m | 4.40 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | 1/2000 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (120, 30 fps), 320 x 240 (240, 30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | H.264, Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 198 grams (0.44 lbs) | 103 grams (0.23 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 99 x 60 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 94 x 54 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 50 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 20.7 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 11.6 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 153 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 200 images | 260 images |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NB-5L | - |
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 | 1 | 1 |
Launch pricing | $429 | $110 |