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Canon SX210 IS vs Panasonic FH1

Portability
90
Imaging
36
Features
40
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot SX210 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27

Canon SX210 IS vs Panasonic FH1 Key Specs

Canon SX210 IS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-392mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 220g - 103 x 61 x 38mm
  • Released June 2010
  • Replaced the Canon SX200 IS
  • Replacement is Canon SX230 HS
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
  • Launched January 2010
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FS10
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Canon SX210 IS vs Panasonic FH1 Overview

The following is a detailed assessment of the Canon SX210 IS vs Panasonic FH1, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Panasonic. The resolution of the SX210 IS (14MP) and the FH1 (12MP) is very similar and both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX210 IS was manufactured 6 months after the FH1 and they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick summation of how the SX210 IS scores vs the FH1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX210 IS over the Panasonic FH1

 SX210 IS FH1 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH1 over the Canon SX210 IS

 FH1 SX210 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX210 IS and Panasonic FH1

 SX210 IS FH1 
LaunchedJune 2010January 2010Similar generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Canon SX210 IS vs Panasonic FH1 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon SX210 IS enjoys exterior dimensions of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 220 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Panasonic FH1 has sizing of 98mm x 55mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 163 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use during that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the SX210 IS and the FH1.

Canon SX210 IS vs Panasonic FH1 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX210 IS and FH1 is 90 and 95 respectively.

Canon SX210 IS vs Panasonic FH1 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX210 IS vs Panasonic FH1 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is difficult to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions simply by going over specs. The image underneath will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX210 IS and FH1.

All in all, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Canon SX210 IS to offer greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics a bit more aggressively.

Canon SX210 IS vs Panasonic FH1 sensor size comparison

Canon SX210 IS vs Panasonic FH1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX210 IS vs Panasonic FH1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX210 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FH1 as a Portrait photography camera
37
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
20
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
no external flash support
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX210 IS
Street photography with Panasonic FH1
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (220g)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Sports photography features
Panasonic FH1 Sports photography features
43
excellent zoom range (28-392mm 14.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
low frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low fps (6.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX210 IS
Travel photography with Panasonic FH1
68
lighter than average (220g)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
very long reach (392mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
58
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
low resolution (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX210 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FH1 as a Landscape photography camera
48
focusing manually
rather wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
32
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual mode not available
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Vlogging highlights
Panasonic FH1 Vlogging highlights
30
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (220g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic jack
29
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic socket
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Canon SX210 IS vs Panasonic FH1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX210 IS and Panasonic FH1
 Canon PowerShot SX210 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-FH1
General Information
Brand Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon PowerShot SX210 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-FS10
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-06-16 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 dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-392mm (14.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/2.8-6.9
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/3200s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per second 6.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 6.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro, Manual (3 levels) Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 220 grams (0.49 pounds) 163 grams (0.36 pounds)
Physical dimensions 103 x 61 x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") 98 x 55 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 ID NB-5L -
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
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $226 $150