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Canon S110 vs Panasonic FH2

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
51
Overall
42
Canon PowerShot S110 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 front
Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
34

Canon S110 vs Panasonic FH2 Key Specs

Canon S110
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.0-5.9) lens
  • 198g - 99 x 59 x 27mm
  • Announced September 2012
  • Replaced the Canon S100
  • Later Model is Canon S120
Panasonic FH2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
  • 121g - 94 x 54 x 19mm
  • Revealed January 2011
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FS16
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Canon S110 vs Panasonic FH2 Overview

Following is a in-depth analysis of the Canon S110 versus Panasonic FH2, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Canon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the S110 (12MP) and the FH2 (14MP) is fairly close but the S110 (1/1.7") and FH2 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor dimensions.

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The S110 was introduced 21 months after the FH2 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a in depth comparison, below is a short highlight of how the S110 matches up versus the FH2 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Canon S110 over the Panasonic FH2

 S110 FH2 
RevealedSeptember 2012January 2011More modern by 21 months
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kSharper display (+231k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH2 over the Canon S110

 FH2 S110 

Common features in the Canon S110 and Panasonic FH2

 S110 FH2 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Canon S110 vs Panasonic FH2 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry around your camera, you should factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon S110 offers outer measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs) while the Panasonic FH2 has dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") and a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Look at the Canon S110 versus Panasonic FH2 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have at the time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the S110 and the FH2.

Canon S110 vs Panasonic FH2 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S110 and FH2 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Canon S110 vs Panasonic FH2 top view buttons comparison

Canon S110 vs Panasonic FH2 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its tough to envision the gap in sensor sizes only by researching a spec sheet. The pic underneath may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the S110 and FH2.

Clearly, both of the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The S110 having a larger sensor will make getting bokeh less difficult and the Panasonic FH2 will result in extra detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The fresher S110 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon S110 vs Panasonic FH2 sensor size comparison

Canon S110 vs Panasonic FH2 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon S110 vs Panasonic FH2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon S110 Portrait photography info
Panasonic FH2 Portrait photography info
41
has manual focus
offers face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
no external flash support
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
33
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
has face detect focusing
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon S110 Street photography information
Panasonic FH2 Street photography information
69
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
supports touch to focus
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
66
built in image stabilization (Optical)
boasts focus by touch
lighter than competition (121 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon S110
Sports photography with Panasonic FH2
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking focus
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
terrible battery pack (200 per charge)
lack of phase detect AF
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
has tracking focus
great battery power (270 per charge)
continuous shooting slow (4.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon S110
Travel photography with Panasonic FH2
64
supports touch to focus
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
doesn't have Timelapse function
terrible battery pack (200 per charge)
MP count low (12MP)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
72
great battery power (270 per charge)
lighter than competition (121g)
boasts focus by touch
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon S110 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FH2 as a Landscape photography camera
50
has manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
terrible battery pack (200 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse function
40
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
great battery power (270 CIPA)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7")
no manual control
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon S110
Vlogging with Panasonic FH2
37
rather wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
doesn't have microphone jack
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
lighter than competition (121 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic jack
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Canon S110 vs Panasonic FH2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon S110 and Panasonic FH2
 Canon PowerShot S110Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2
General Information
Company Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon PowerShot S110 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2
Also called as - Lumix DMC-FS16
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2012-09-17 2011-01-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 5 Venus Engine IV
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 surface area 41.5mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 12800 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 11
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.0-5.9 f/3.1-6.5
Macro focusing range 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 461k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology TFT PureColor II G Touch screen LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed 10.0fps 4.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.00 m 3.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 198 gr (0.44 pounds) 121 gr (0.27 pounds)
Dimensions 99 x 59 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") 94 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 48 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 20.6 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.2 not tested
DXO Low light rating 168 not tested
Other
Battery life 200 images 270 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-5L -
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 1 1
Pricing at launch $299 $149