Canon SX400 IS vs Panasonic FH2
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Canon SX400 IS vs Panasonic FH2 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-720mm (F3.4-5.8) lens
- 313g - 104 x 69 x 80mm
- Announced July 2014
(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
- Other Name is Lumix DMC-FS16
Canon SX400 IS vs Panasonic FH2 Overview
Here is a extended review of the Canon SX400 IS versus Panasonic FH2, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Panasonic. The resolution of the SX400 IS (16MP) and the FH2 (14MP) is very comparable and they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe SX400 IS was released 3 years later than the FH2 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before going in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief view of how the SX400 IS grades versus the FH2 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Canon SX400 IS vs Panasonic FH2 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX400 IS & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2. The complete galleries are available at Canon SX400 IS Gallery & Panasonic FH2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX400 IS over the Panasonic FH2
SX400 IS | FH2 | |||
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Announced | July 2014 | January 2011 | Fresher by 44 months | |
Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH2 over the Canon SX400 IS
FH2 | SX400 IS |
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Common features in the Canon SX400 IS and Panasonic FH2
SX400 IS | FH2 | |||
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Manually focus | No manual focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Equal display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither provides selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Neither provides Touch display |
Canon SX400 IS vs Panasonic FH2 Physical Comparison
When you are going to carry your camera, you will want to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon SX400 IS provides physical dimensions of 104mm x 69mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.1") along with a weight of 313 grams (0.69 lbs) and the Panasonic FH2 has proportions of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") having a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).
See the Canon SX400 IS versus Panasonic FH2 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the SX400 IS compared to the FH2.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX400 IS and FH2 is 81 and 96 respectively.
Canon SX400 IS vs Panasonic FH2 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, its hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizing simply by going through specifications. The graphic here should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SX400 IS and FH2.
Plainly, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Canon SX400 IS to show more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics a little more aggressively. The younger SX400 IS will have an edge in sensor technology.
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Canon SX400 IS vs Panasonic FH2 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX400 IS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Panasonic |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX400 IS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 |
Alternative name | - | Lumix DMC-FS16 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2014-07-29 | 2011-01-05 |
Body design | 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 | 16 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4320 x 3240 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
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 | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-720mm (30.0x) | 28-112mm (4.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.4-5.8 | f/3.1-6.5 |
Macro focusing distance | 0cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of display | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15 seconds | 60 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames per second | 4.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.00 m | 3.30 m |
Flash options | Auto, on, off, slow synchro | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 313 grams (0.69 lbs) | 121 grams (0.27 lbs) |
Dimensions | 104 x 69 x 80mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.1") | 94 x 54 x 19mm (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 | 190 shots | 270 shots |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NB-11LH | - |
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 | 1 | 1 |
Retail pricing | $229 | $149 |