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Canon SX710 HS vs Panasonic FH1

Portability
89
Imaging
45
Features
51
Overall
47
Canon PowerShot SX710 HS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27

Canon SX710 HS vs Panasonic FH1 Key Specs

Canon SX710 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-750mm (F3.2-6.9) lens
  • 269g - 113 x 66 x 35mm
  • Introduced January 2015
  • Succeeded the Canon SX700 HS
  • Replacement is Canon SX720 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
  • Released January 2010
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FS10
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Canon SX710 HS vs Panasonic FH1 Overview

On this page, we are evaluating the Canon SX710 HS versus Panasonic FH1, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Panasonic. There exists a big gap between the sensor resolutions of the SX710 HS (20MP) and FH1 (12MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX710 HS was brought out 5 years after the FH1 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a detailed comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the SX710 HS grades vs the FH1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX710 HS over the Panasonic FH1

 SX710 HS FH1 
ReleasedJanuary 2015January 2010More modern by 61 months
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k230kClearer display (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH1 over the Canon SX710 HS

 FH1 SX710 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX710 HS and Panasonic FH1

 SX710 HS FH1 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Canon SX710 HS vs Panasonic FH1 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry around your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon SX710 HS has outer measurements of 113mm x 66mm x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FH1 has proportions of 98mm x 55mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 163 grams (0.36 lbs).

Check the Canon SX710 HS versus Panasonic FH1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the SX710 HS against the FH1.

Canon SX710 HS vs Panasonic FH1 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX710 HS and FH1 is 89 and 95 respectively.

Canon SX710 HS vs Panasonic FH1 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX710 HS vs Panasonic FH1 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizes simply by going over specs. The image underneath will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX710 HS and FH1.

All in all, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Canon SX710 HS to deliver more detail having its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics more aggressively. The more modern SX710 HS is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon SX710 HS vs Panasonic FH1 sensor size comparison

Canon SX710 HS vs Panasonic FH1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX710 HS vs Panasonic FH1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX710 HS Portrait photography advice
Panasonic FH1 Portrait photography advice
47
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (20MP)
offers face detect focusing
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
20
no manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX710 HS as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FH1 as a Street photography camera
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (269g)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX710 HS as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FH1 as a Sports photography camera
47
great zoom range (25-750mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
max frames per second low (6.0 fps)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery (230 per charge)
lacks phase detect AF
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
low frames per second (6.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
low MP (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX710 HS as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FH1 as a Travel photography camera
66
lighter than competition in class (269g)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
very long zoom (750mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
terrible battery (230 CIPA)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
58
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low MP (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX710 HS as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FH1 as a Landscape photography camera
49
focusing manually
pretty wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
terrible battery (230 per charge)
doesn't have Timelapse function
32
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual mode not available
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX710 HS Vlogging advice
Panasonic FH1 Vlogging advice
34
pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (269 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
doesn't have microphone socket
29
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone port
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Canon SX710 HS vs Panasonic FH1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX710 HS and Panasonic FH1
 Canon PowerShot SX710 HSPanasonic Lumix DMC-FH1
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon PowerShot SX710 HS Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1
Also called - Lumix DMC-FS10
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2015-01-06 2010-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip 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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 5184 x 3888 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-750mm (30.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.2-6.9 f/2.8-6.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 922 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/3200s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 6.0fps 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 6.80 m
Flash settings Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
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 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 269 grams (0.59 lbs) 163 grams (0.36 lbs)
Physical dimensions 113 x 66 x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") 98 x 55 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9")
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 230 shots -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-6LH -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $349 $150