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Canon SD1300 IS vs Panasonic FH20

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30

Canon SD1300 IS vs Panasonic FH20 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
  • Announced February 2010
  • Alternate Name is IXUS 105 / IXY 200F
Panasonic FH20
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 178g - 100 x 56 x 28mm
  • Launched January 2010
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FS30
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Canon SD1300 IS vs Panasonic FH20 Overview

Here is a thorough review of the Canon SD1300 IS versus Panasonic FH20, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Canon and Panasonic. The resolution of the SD1300 IS (12MP) and the FH20 (14MP) is very comparable and they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The SD1300 IS was announced 2 months later than the FH20 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a full comparison, below is a quick summary of how the SD1300 IS scores vs the FH20 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD1300 IS over the Panasonic FH20

 SD1300 IS FH20 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH20 over the Canon SD1300 IS

 FH20 SD1300 IS 

Common features in the Canon SD1300 IS and Panasonic FH20

 SD1300 IS FH20 
LaunchedFebruary 2010January 2010Same generation
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display size
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Canon SD1300 IS vs Panasonic FH20 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon SD1300 IS comes with external dimensions of 91mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Panasonic FH20 has measurements of 100mm x 56mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).

Compare the Canon SD1300 IS versus Panasonic FH20 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the SD1300 IS and the FH20.

Canon SD1300 IS vs Panasonic FH20 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SD1300 IS and FH20 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Canon SD1300 IS vs Panasonic FH20 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD1300 IS vs Panasonic FH20 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizing simply by going through specifications. The graphic underneath will give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SD1300 IS and FH20.

Plainly, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Panasonic FH20 to show greater detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics somewhat more aggressively.

Canon SD1300 IS vs Panasonic FH20 sensor size comparison

Canon SD1300 IS vs Panasonic FH20 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD1300 IS vs Panasonic FH20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS Portrait photography details
Panasonic FH20 Portrait photography details
21
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
28
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS Street photography advice
Panasonic FH20 Street photography advice
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS Sports photography advice
Panasonic FH20 Sports photography advice
25
image stabilization (Optical)
low frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
slow frames per second (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS Travel photography details
Panasonic FH20 Travel photography details
58
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
64
good megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
does not have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS Landscape photography factors
Panasonic FH20 Landscape photography factors
32
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual mode not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
37
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS Vlogging features
Panasonic FH20 Vlogging features
29
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have microphone port
28
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not have a selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone socket
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Canon SD1300 IS vs Panasonic FH20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD1300 IS and Panasonic FH20
 Canon PowerShot SD1300 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-FH20
General Information
Brand Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20
Also Known as IXUS 105 / IXY 200F Lumix DMC-FS30
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2010-02-08 2010-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 28-224mm (8.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 2.7"
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 5.80 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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 data 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 140 grams (0.31 pounds) 178 grams (0.39 pounds)
Dimensions 91 x 56 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9") 100 x 56 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1")
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 ID NB-6L -
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail price - $179