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Canon SX270 HS vs Panasonic FH10

Portability
91 Imaging
36 Features
43 Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX270 HS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10 front
Portability
97 Imaging
39 Features
26 Overall
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Canon SX270 HS vs Panasonic FH10 Key Specs

Canon SX270 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.8) lens
  • 233g - 106 x 63 x 33mm
  • Introduced March 2013
  • Old Model is Canon SX260 HS
  • Replacement is Canon SX280 HS
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
  • Released January 2013
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Canon SX270 HS vs Panasonic FH10 Overview

The following is a in-depth assessment of the Canon SX270 HS and Panasonic FH10, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Panasonic. There exists a noticeable gap between the image resolutions of the SX270 HS (12MP) and FH10 (16MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The SX270 HS was unveiled 3 months after the FH10 and they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a complete comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the SX270 HS matches up vs the FH10 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX270 HS over the Panasonic FH10

          

          

            
 SX270 HS FH10 
Manual focus  Very exact focus
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kCrisper screen (+231k dot)
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH10 over the Canon SX270 HS

          

          

            
 FH10 SX270 HS 
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Canon SX270 HS and Panasonic FH10

          

          

            
 SX270 HS FH10 
ReleasedMarch 2013January 2013Similar age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen  Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen  Lacking Touch screen
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Canon SX270 HS vs Panasonic FH10 Physical Comparison

          

          

            
When you are intending to travel with your camera, you have to take into account its weight and size. The Canon SX270 HS enjoys physical measurements of 106mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 233 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Panasonic FH10 has specifications of 94mm x 54mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") having a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs).
Check out the Canon SX270 HS and Panasonic FH10 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the SX270 HS versus the FH10.
Canon SX270 HS vs Panasonic FH10 size comparison
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX270 HS and FH10 is 91 and 97 respectively.
Canon SX270 HS vs Panasonic FH10 top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Canon SX270 HS vs Panasonic FH10 Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
Sometimes, it is tough to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reviewing specifications. The picture here will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SX270 HS and FH10.
To sum up, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Panasonic FH10 to deliver more detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots a bit more aggressively.

            Canon SX270 HS vs Panasonic FH10 sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Canon SX270 HS vs Panasonic FH10 Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Canon SX270 HS vs Panasonic FH10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Canon SX270 HS
Portrait photography with Panasonic FH10
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 you can focus manually
 features face detection focusing
 cannot use external flash
 megapixel count low (12MP)
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
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 megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
 no manual focus
 manual exposure not possible
 can't use external flash
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
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Street Comparison
 Canon SX270 HS as a Street photography camera
 Panasonic FH10 as a Street photography camera
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 image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competitors in class (233 grams)
 no moving screen
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
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 image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competition (103 grams)
 screen does not articulate
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison
 Canon SX270 HS as a Sports photography camera
 Panasonic FH10 as a Sports photography camera
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 long zoom range (25-500mm  20.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 features tracking autofocus
 slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
 megapixel count low (12MP)
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 bad battery pack (210 shots)
 lacks phase detect AF
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 image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count decent (16MP)
 offers tracking autofocus
 slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
 no shutter priority mode
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
 Canon SX270 HS as a Travel photography camera
 Panasonic FH10 as a Travel photography camera
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 lighter than competitors in class (233 grams)
 flash built-in
 reasonably wide (25mm)
 long zoom (500mm)
 does not have Timelapse function
 bad battery pack (210 CIPA)
 megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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 lighter than competition (103 grams)
 megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 rather wide (26mm)
 missing Timelapse recording
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison
 Canon SX270 HS as a Landscape photography camera
 Panasonic FH10 as a Landscape photography camera
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 you can focus manually
 reasonably wide (25mm)
 decent sized screen (3 inches)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
 bad battery pack (210 per charge)
 does not have Timelapse function
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 rather wide (26mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
 no manual focus
 cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f2.8)
 screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
 manual exposure not possible
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
 missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon SX270 HS Vlogging advice
Panasonic FH10 Vlogging advice
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 reasonably wide (25mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 features face detection focusing
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 lighter than competitors in class (233g)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 does not have external microphone support
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 rather wide (26mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competition (103 grams)
 slow max aperture (f2.8)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
 missing external microphone jack
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Canon SX270 HS vs Panasonic FH10 Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX270 HS and Panasonic FH10
 Canon PowerShot SX270 HSPanasonic Lumix DMC-FH10
General Information
Company Canon Panasonic
Model Canon PowerShot SX270 HS Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2013-03-21 2013-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 6 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 -
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
AF touch    
AF continuous    
AF single    
AF tracking    
Selective AF    
AF center weighted    
Multi area AF    
AF live view    
Face detection focusing    
Contract detection focusing    
Phase detection focusing    
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-500mm (20.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-6.8 f/2.8-6.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 461 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch capability    
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 4.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash range 3.50 m 4.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash    
AEB    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 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 proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 233 grams (0.51 lbs) 103 grams (0.23 lbs)
Physical dimensions 106 x 63 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") 94 x 54 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7")
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 life 210 images 260 images
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-6L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting    
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch price $284 $110