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Canon SD1300 IS vs Panasonic FH3

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27
Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30

Canon SD1300 IS vs Panasonic FH3 Key Specs

Canon SD1300 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Alternative Name is IXUS 105 / IXY 200F
Panasonic FH3
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 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
  • 165g - 98 x 55 x 24mm
  • Announced January 2010
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FS11
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Canon SD1300 IS vs Panasonic FH3 Overview

Its time to examine more in depth at the Canon SD1300 IS versus Panasonic FH3, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the SD1300 IS (12MP) and the FH3 (14MP) is fairly close and they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SD1300 IS was unveiled 2 months after the FH3 and they are of a similar age. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a full comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the SD1300 IS matches up vs the FH3 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD1300 IS over the Panasonic FH3

 SD1300 IS FH3 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH3 over the Canon SD1300 IS

 FH3 SD1300 IS 

Common features in the Canon SD1300 IS and Panasonic FH3

 SD1300 IS FH3 
AnnouncedFebruary 2010January 2010Same age
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display measurements
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Canon SD1300 IS vs Panasonic FH3 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon SD1300 IS provides exterior dimensions of 91mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FH3 has dimensions of 98mm x 55mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select during that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the SD1300 IS compared to the FH3.

Canon SD1300 IS vs Panasonic FH3 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SD1300 IS and FH3 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Canon SD1300 IS vs Panasonic FH3 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD1300 IS vs Panasonic FH3 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's hard to picture the gap in sensor dimensions just by looking through technical specs. The image here will give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SD1300 IS and FH3.

As you have seen, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can anticipate the Panasonic FH3 to provide you with greater detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics a little more aggressively.

Canon SD1300 IS vs Panasonic FH3 sensor size comparison

Canon SD1300 IS vs Panasonic FH3 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD1300 IS vs Panasonic FH3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SD1300 IS
Portrait photography with Panasonic FH3
20
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
28
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SD1300 IS
Street photography with Panasonic FH3
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FH3 as a Sports photography camera
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max fps very slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
low fps (6.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS Travel photography info
Panasonic FH3 Travel photography info
58
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
MP count low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
64
MP count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
does not feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SD1300 IS
Landscape photography with Panasonic FH3
32
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual mode not possible
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
37
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FH3 as a Vlogging camera
29
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have mic jack
29
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic jack
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Canon SD1300 IS vs Panasonic FH3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD1300 IS and Panasonic FH3
 Canon PowerShot SD1300 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-FH3
General Information
Company Canon Panasonic
Model Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3
Also referred to as IXUS 105 / IXY 200F Lumix DMC-FS11
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-02-08 2010-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/2.8-6.9
Macro focus range 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 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
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)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 140 gr (0.31 pounds) 165 gr (0.36 pounds)
Dimensions 91 x 56 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9") 98 x 55 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model 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 card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release - $160