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Canon SD1300 IS vs Panasonic FH5

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
31
Overall
35

Canon SD1300 IS vs Panasonic FH5 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
  • Revealed February 2010
  • Alternate Name is IXUS 105 / IXY 200F
Panasonic FH5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
  • 121g - 94 x 54 x 19mm
  • Released January 2011
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FS18
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Canon SD1300 IS vs Panasonic FH5 Overview

On this page, we will be analyzing the Canon SD1300 IS vs Panasonic FH5, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Canon and Panasonic. There exists a sizeable gap among the image resolutions of the SD1300 IS (12MP) and FH5 (16MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SD1300 IS was introduced 11 months before the FH5 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the SD1300 IS grades against the FH5 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD1300 IS over the Panasonic FH5

 SD1300 IS FH5 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH5 over the Canon SD1300 IS

 FH5 SD1300 IS 
ReleasedJanuary 2011February 2010More modern by 11 months

Common features in the Canon SD1300 IS and Panasonic FH5

 SD1300 IS FH5 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Canon SD1300 IS vs Panasonic FH5 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon SD1300 IS features outer measurements of 91mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Panasonic FH5 has proportions of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") and a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Compare the Canon SD1300 IS vs Panasonic FH5 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use during that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the SD1300 IS versus the FH5.

Canon SD1300 IS vs Panasonic FH5 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SD1300 IS and FH5 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Canon SD1300 IS vs Panasonic FH5 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD1300 IS vs Panasonic FH5 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is hard to envision the difference in sensor sizes simply by looking through technical specs. The picture below should give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SD1300 IS and FH5.

As you have seen, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Panasonic FH5 to result in extra detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more aged SD1300 IS will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Canon SD1300 IS vs Panasonic FH5 sensor size comparison

Canon SD1300 IS vs Panasonic FH5 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD1300 IS vs Panasonic FH5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FH5 as a Portrait photography camera
21
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
low resolution (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
34
decent MP (16 megapixels)
features face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SD1300 IS
Street photography with Panasonic FH5
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
67
image stabilization (Optical)
features focus via touch
lighter than competition in class (121 grams)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS Sports photography highlights
Panasonic FH5 Sports photography highlights
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low fps (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
low resolution (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
40
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (4.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FH5 as a Travel photography camera
58
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse function
low resolution (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
71
lighter than competition in class (121g)
features focus via touch
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS Landscape photography information
Panasonic FH5 Landscape photography information
32
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Timelapse function
38
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
lack of manual mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS Vlogging factors
Panasonic FH5 Vlogging factors
29
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external microphone jack
33
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
lighter than competition in class (121 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone jack
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Canon SD1300 IS vs Panasonic FH5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD1300 IS and Panasonic FH5
 Canon PowerShot SD1300 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-FH5
General Information
Make Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5
Also Known as IXUS 105 / IXY 200F Lumix DMC-FS18
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-02-08 2011-01-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 4 Venus Engine IV
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 12MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.1-6.5
Macro focusing range 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 4.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 3.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 140g (0.31 lbs) 121g (0.27 lbs)
Physical dimensions 91 x 56 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9") 94 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7")
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 life - 260 photographs
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-6L -
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release - $169