• 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 16.0 megapixels
  • 28.00mm - 224.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.33 inch 28.2mm2
  • 16.1 megapixels
  • 24.00mm - 120.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Canon 130 IS advantages over Panasonic FH10

  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Wi-Fi vs None
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • More telephoto lens reach
    224 mm vs 120 mm
    Capture objects farther away
  • HDMI out
    HDMI out vs None
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • More dots on screen
    461k vs 230k dots
    Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen

Panasonic FH10 advantages over Canon 130 IS

  • Lighter weight
    100g vs 133g
    Lighter weight
  • Wider angle lens
    24 mm vs 28 mm
    Capture more of the scene
  • Longer exposure
    60 vs 15 sec
    Long exposures for night shots
  • Faster JPEG shooting
    1.0 fps vs 0.8 fps
    Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Both provide
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash

Common Weaknesses

  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • Focus peaking
    Neither provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Neither provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • Touchscreen
    Neither provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • In-camera panoramas
    Neither provide
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Tiltable Screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • RAW file ability
    Neither provide
    Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Neither provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Neither provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Manual focus
    Neither provide
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • Integrated ND filter
    Neither provide
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • External Mic Jack
    Neither provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • Hot shoe
    Neither provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Bulb shutter
    Neither provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
  • Slow-motion videos
    Neither provide
    Shoot slow-motion videos

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Review Excerpt

The Competition

Compared to Canon A2300

Canon 130 IS
Canon A2300
  • $420
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • $93
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
Panasonic FH10
Canon A2300
  • $110
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • Wider angle lens
  • $93
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach

Compared to Sony W690

Canon 130 IS
Sony W690
  • $420
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • HDMI out
  • $257
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Wider angle lens
  • Faster JPEG shooting
Panasonic FH10
Sony W690
  • $110
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Larger lens aperture
  • Lighter weight
  • $257
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach

Compared to Sony WX80

Canon 130 IS
Sony WX80
  • $420
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More dots on screen
  • Longer exposure
  • $300
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Focus peaking
  • Longer stills battery life
Panasonic FH10
Sony WX80
  • $110
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Larger lens aperture
  • Longer exposure
  • $300
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Focus peaking
  • Built-in Wi-Fi

Compared to Panasonic XS1

Canon 130 IS
Panasonic XS1
  • $420
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $130
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Longer stills battery life
  • Wider angle lens
Panasonic FH10
Panasonic XS1
  • $110
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • $130
  • 1/2.33 inch

Compared to Canon 135

Canon 130 IS
Canon 135
  • $420
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • $536
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Longer stills battery life
Panasonic FH10
Canon 135
  • $110
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • Wider angle lens
  • $536
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
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