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Canon SX130 IS vs Panasonic FH1

Portability
85
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot SX130 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Canon SX130 IS vs Panasonic FH1 Key Specs

Canon SX130 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-336mm (F3.4-5.6) lens
  • 308g - 113 x 73 x 46mm
  • Announced August 2010
  • Replacement is Canon SX150 IS
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
  • Introduced January 2010
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FS10
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Canon SX130 IS vs Panasonic FH1 Overview

Below, we are matching up the Canon SX130 IS vs Panasonic FH1, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the SX130 IS (12MP) and the FH1 (12MP) is fairly close and they come with the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX130 IS was introduced 8 months after the FH1 and they are of a similar age. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a thorough comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the SX130 IS grades vs the FH1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX130 IS over the Panasonic FH1

 SX130 IS FH1 
IntroducedAugust 2010January 2010More modern by 8 months
Focus manually Very precise focus
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH1 over the Canon SX130 IS

 FH1 SX130 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX130 IS and Panasonic FH1

 SX130 IS FH1 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Canon SX130 IS vs Panasonic FH1 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and size. The Canon SX130 IS provides outside measurements of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") and a weight of 308 grams (0.68 lbs) while the Panasonic FH1 has specifications of 98mm x 55mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 163 grams (0.36 lbs).

Compare the Canon SX130 IS vs Panasonic FH1 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the SX130 IS and the FH1.

Canon SX130 IS vs Panasonic FH1 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX130 IS and FH1 is 85 and 95 respectively.

Canon SX130 IS vs Panasonic FH1 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX130 IS vs Panasonic FH1 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizes purely by researching specifications. The image underneath should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SX130 IS and FH1.

Plainly, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same MP and you can expect comparable quality of files but you might want to take the launch date of the cameras into account. The more recent SX130 IS should have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon SX130 IS vs Panasonic FH1 sensor size comparison

Canon SX130 IS vs Panasonic FH1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX130 IS vs Panasonic FH1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Portrait photography info
Panasonic FH1 Portrait photography info
29
focusing manually
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
21
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Street photography information
Panasonic FH1 Street photography information
58
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (308g)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Sports photography details
Panasonic FH1 Sports photography details
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (6.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Travel photography information
Panasonic FH1 Travel photography information
61
lighter than others (308g)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
great reach (336mm)
no Time Lapse function
low resolution sensor (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
58
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
MP count low (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Landscape photography advice
Panasonic FH1 Landscape photography advice
42
focusing manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Time Lapse function
32
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Vlogging features
Panasonic FH1 Vlogging features
29
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (308g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic socket
29
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone socket
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Canon SX130 IS vs Panasonic FH1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX130 IS and Panasonic FH1
 Canon PowerShot SX130 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-FH1
General Information
Company Canon Panasonic
Model Canon PowerShot SX130 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-FS10
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2010-08-19 2010-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-336mm (12.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/2.8-6.9
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2500 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m 6.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 160 x 120 (15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format H.264 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 308 grams (0.68 pounds) 163 grams (0.36 pounds)
Dimensions 113 x 73 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") 98 x 55 x 23mm (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 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $250 $150