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Canon SD1300 IS vs Panasonic FH1

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Canon SD1300 IS vs Panasonic FH1 Key Specs

Canon SD1300 IS
(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
Panasonic FH1
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD1300 IS over the Panasonic FH1

 SD1300 IS FH1 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH1 over the Canon SD1300 IS

 FH1 SD1300 IS 

Common features in the Canon SD1300 IS and Panasonic FH1

 SD1300 IS FH1 
LaunchedFebruary 2010January 2010Same generation
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kIdentical 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).

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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.

Canon SD1300 IS vs Panasonic FH1 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon SD1300 IS vs Panasonic FH1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD1300 IS vs Panasonic FH1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS Portrait photography advice
Panasonic FH1 Portrait photography advice
21
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
21
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS Street photography information
Panasonic FH1 Street photography information
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS Sports photography information
Panasonic FH1 Sports photography information
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (6.0 fps)
no shutter priority
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS Travel photography factors
Panasonic FH1 Travel photography factors
58
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
no Timelapse recording
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
58
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
MP count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS Landscape photography information
Panasonic FH1 Landscape photography information
32
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Timelapse recording
32
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS Vlogging advice
Panasonic FH1 Vlogging advice
29
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
no external microphone jack
29
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone socket
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Canon SD1300 IS vs Panasonic FH1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD1300 IS and Panasonic FH1
 Canon PowerShot SD1300 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-FH1
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