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Canon SX130 IS vs Panasonic FH2

Portability
85
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot SX130 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35

Canon SX130 IS vs Panasonic FH2 Key Specs

Canon SX130 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-336mm (F3.4-5.6) lens
  • 308g - 113 x 73 x 46mm
  • Released August 2010
  • Replacement is Canon SX150 IS
Panasonic FH2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
  • 121g - 94 x 54 x 19mm
  • Announced January 2011
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-FS16
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Canon SX130 IS vs Panasonic FH2 Overview

Here, we are reviewing the Canon SX130 IS versus Panasonic FH2, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Panasonic. The resolution of the SX130 IS (12MP) and the FH2 (14MP) is fairly close and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX130 IS was launched 4 months earlier than the FH2 so they are both of a similar age. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the SX130 IS scores against the FH2 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX130 IS over the Panasonic FH2

 SX130 IS FH2 
Manual focus More precise focusing
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH2 over the Canon SX130 IS

 FH2 SX130 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX130 IS and Panasonic FH2

 SX130 IS FH2 
AnnouncedAugust 2010January 2011Same age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Canon SX130 IS vs Panasonic FH2 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to lug around your camera often, you need to consider its weight and size. The Canon SX130 IS features external dimensions of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") with a weight of 308 grams (0.68 lbs) while the Panasonic FH2 has specifications of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Check out the Canon SX130 IS versus Panasonic FH2 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the SX130 IS vs the FH2.

Canon SX130 IS vs Panasonic FH2 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the SX130 IS and FH2 is 85 and 96 respectively.

Canon SX130 IS vs Panasonic FH2 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX130 IS vs Panasonic FH2 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's difficult to see the gap in sensor measurements just by viewing specifications. The visual underneath will help give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX130 IS and FH2.

Plainly, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Panasonic FH2 to provide you with greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos way more aggressively.

Canon SX130 IS vs Panasonic FH2 sensor size comparison

Canon SX130 IS vs Panasonic FH2 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX130 IS vs Panasonic FH2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic FH2 Portrait photography highlights
29
focusing manually
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
33
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
offers face detection focus
manual focus not available
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Street photography factors
Panasonic FH2 Street photography factors
58
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (308 grams)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
features touch focus
lighter than competition in class (121 grams)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX130 IS
Sports photography with Panasonic FH2
27
image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
better than average battery power (270 CIPA)
continuous shooting slow (4.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX130 IS as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FH2 as a Travel photography camera
61
lighter than average (308 grams)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
long reach (336mm)
missing Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
72
better than average battery power (270 per charge)
lighter than competition in class (121 grams)
features touch focus
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Landscape photography advice
Panasonic FH2 Landscape photography advice
42
focusing manually
relatively wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
41
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
better than average battery power (270 CIPA)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Vlogging information
Panasonic FH2 Vlogging information
29
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (308g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone socket
32
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
lighter than competition in class (121 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone socket
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Canon SX130 IS vs Panasonic FH2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX130 IS and Panasonic FH2
 Canon PowerShot SX130 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-FH2
General Information
Brand Name Canon Panasonic
Model Canon PowerShot SX130 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-FS16
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-08-19 2011-01-05
Physical type 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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 11
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-336mm (12.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/3.1-6.5
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2500 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m 3.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 308g (0.68 pounds) 121g (0.27 pounds)
Physical dimensions 113 x 73 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") 94 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 life - 270 photos
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $250 $149