Canon SD1300 IS vs Panasonic FH1
95 Imaging
35 Features
17 Overall
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95 Imaging
35 Features
17 Overall
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Canon SD1300 IS vs Panasonic FH1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 28-112mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 140g - 91 x 56 x 22mm
- Introduced February 2010
- Other Name is IXUS 105 / IXY 200F
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
- 163g - 98 x 55 x 23mm
- Launched January 2010
- Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FS10

Canon SD1300 IS vs Panasonic FH1 Overview
Following is a in depth comparison of the Canon SD1300 IS vs Panasonic FH1, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. The resolution of the SD1300 IS (12MP) and the FH1 (12MP) is fairly close and they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The SD1300 IS was announced 2 months after the FH1 so they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving through a complete comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the SD1300 IS scores against the FH1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon SD1300 IS vs Panasonic FH1 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1. The whole galleries are available at Canon SD1300 IS Gallery and Panasonic FH1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SD1300 IS over the Panasonic FH1
SD1300 IS | FH1 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH1 over the Canon SD1300 IS
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Common features in the Canon SD1300 IS and Panasonic FH1
SD1300 IS | FH1 | |||
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Launched | February 2010 | ![]() | January 2010 | Same generation |
Manual focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimension | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Identical display dimensions |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Identical display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | No Touch friendly display |
Canon SD1300 IS vs Panasonic FH1 Physical Comparison
When you are planning to carry around your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and size. The Canon SD1300 IS provides external measurements of 91mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Panasonic FH1 has specifications of 98mm x 55mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 163 grams (0.36 lbs).
See the Canon SD1300 IS vs Panasonic FH1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the SD1300 IS versus the FH1.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SD1300 IS and FH1 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Canon SD1300 IS vs Panasonic FH1 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is very difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizes simply by viewing specs. The picture underneath may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SD1300 IS and FH1.
As you can plainly see, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the identical resolution so you should expect comparable quality of photographs but you may want to consider the release date of the cameras into account.

Canon SD1300 IS vs Panasonic FH1 Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
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Canon SD1300 IS vs Panasonic FH1 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Panasonic |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 |
Otherwise known as | IXUS 105 / IXY 200F | Lumix DMC-FS10 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2010-02-08 | 2010-01-06 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Digic 4 | - |
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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 12MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | f/2.8-6.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 3cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.7 inches | 2.7 inches |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15s | 60s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1500s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0fps | 6.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.00 m | 6.80 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 140 grams (0.31 lb) | 163 grams (0.36 lb) |
Dimensions | 91 x 56 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 98 x 55 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
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 ID | NB-6L | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Price at launch | - | $150 |