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Canon SX170 IS vs Panasonic FH10

Portability
88
Imaging
39
Features
41
Overall
39
Canon PowerShot SX170 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10 front
Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
26
Overall
33

Canon SX170 IS vs Panasonic FH10 Key Specs

Canon SX170 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-448mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 251g - 108 x 71 x 44mm
  • Launched August 2013
  • Earlier Model is Canon SX160 IS
Panasonic FH10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 103g - 94 x 54 x 18mm
  • Announced January 2013
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Canon SX170 IS vs Panasonic FH10 Overview

Below is a thorough assessment of the Canon SX170 IS and Panasonic FH10, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Panasonic. The resolution of the SX170 IS (16MP) and the FH10 (16MP) is relatively comparable and they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX170 IS was released 8 months later than the FH10 and they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a thorough comparison, below is a simple view of how the SX170 IS scores vs the FH10 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX170 IS over the Panasonic FH10

 SX170 IS FH10 
AnnouncedAugust 2013January 2013More recent by 8 months
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH10 over the Canon SX170 IS

 FH10 SX170 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX170 IS and Panasonic FH10

 SX170 IS FH10 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Canon SX170 IS vs Panasonic FH10 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to lug around your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX170 IS enjoys physical dimensions of 108mm x 71mm x 44mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.7") having a weight of 251 grams (0.55 lbs) while the Panasonic FH10 has dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") along with a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX170 IS and Panasonic FH10 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have during that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the SX170 IS vs the FH10.

Canon SX170 IS vs Panasonic FH10 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the SX170 IS and FH10 is 88 and 97 respectively.

Canon SX170 IS vs Panasonic FH10 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX170 IS vs Panasonic FH10 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's difficult to envision the contrast in sensor measurements simply by seeing technical specs. The graphic here will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SX170 IS and FH10.

As you can tell, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same megapixels and you should expect comparable quality of photographs though you will want to factor the release date of the cameras into account. The newer SX170 IS is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon SX170 IS vs Panasonic FH10 sensor size comparison

Canon SX170 IS vs Panasonic FH10 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX170 IS vs Panasonic FH10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX170 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FH10 as a Portrait photography camera
43
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection focusing
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
30
decent MP (16MP)
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX170 IS
Street photography with Panasonic FH10
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (251g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
64
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (103 grams)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
Photography Glossary

Sports Comparison

Canon SX170 IS Sports photography details
Panasonic FH10 Sports photography details
48
excellent zoom range (28-448mm 16.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
max frames per second low (1.0 frames/s)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX170 IS as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FH10 as a Travel photography camera
68
lighter than competition in class (251 grams)
megapixel count good (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
very long reach (448mm)
no Time Lapse recording
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than others in class (103 grams)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX170 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FH10 as a Landscape photography camera
49
has manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
38
pretty wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
no manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX170 IS Vlogging information
Panasonic FH10 Vlogging information
31
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
lighter than competition in class (251 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic jack
31
pretty wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (103g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic jack
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Canon SX170 IS vs Panasonic FH10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX170 IS and Panasonic FH10
 Canon PowerShot SX170 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-FH10
General Information
Brand Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon PowerShot SX170 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2013-08-22 2013-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-448mm (16.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/2.8-6.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology TFT Color LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 4.40 m
Flash modes Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 251 gr (0.55 lbs) 103 gr (0.23 lbs)
Dimensions 108 x 71 x 44mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.7") 94 x 54 x 18mm (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 300 images 260 images
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-6LH -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $0 $110