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Canon SX400 IS vs Panasonic FH2

Portability
81
Imaging
40
Features
31
Overall
36
Canon PowerShot SX400 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35

Canon SX400 IS vs Panasonic FH2 Key Specs

Canon SX400 IS
(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
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
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FS16
Photography Glossary

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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX400 IS over the Panasonic FH2

 SX400 IS FH2 
AnnouncedJuly 2014January 2011Fresher by 44 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH2 over the Canon SX400 IS

 FH2 SX400 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX400 IS and Panasonic FH2

 SX400 IS FH2 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon SX400 IS vs Panasonic FH2 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX400 IS and FH2 is 81 and 96 respectively.

Canon SX400 IS vs Panasonic FH2 top view buttons comparison

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.

Canon SX400 IS vs Panasonic FH2 sensor size comparison

Canon SX400 IS vs Panasonic FH2 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX400 IS vs Panasonic FH2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX400 IS Portrait photography information
Panasonic FH2 Portrait photography information
35
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
supports face detection focus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
33
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
has face detection autofocus
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX400 IS Street photography features
Panasonic FH2 Street photography features
52
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
has touch to focus
lighter than others (121 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX400 IS as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FH2 as a Sports photography camera
42
amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
max frames per second low (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (190 per charge)
lack of phase detect auto focus
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
good battery life (270 CIPA)
continuous shooting slow (4.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX400 IS Travel photography highlights
Panasonic FH2 Travel photography highlights
60
MP count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
great zoom (720mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
terrible battery life (190 CIPA)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
72
good battery life (270 shots)
lighter than others (121 grams)
has touch to focus
megapixel count good (14MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX400 IS Landscape photography information
Panasonic FH2 Landscape photography information
40
rather wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
manual exposure not available
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
terrible battery life (190 per charge)
missing Time Lapse mode
41
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
good battery life (270 per charge)
no manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX400 IS Vlogging information
Panasonic FH2 Vlogging information
28
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic support
32
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
lighter than others (121g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone jack
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Canon SX400 IS vs Panasonic FH2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX400 IS and Panasonic FH2
 Canon PowerShot SX400 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-FH2
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