Canon A1200 vs Panasonic FH8

On this page, we will be reviewing the Canon A1200 and Panasonic FH8, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Canon and Panasonic. There exists a sizable gap between the resolutions of the A1200 (12MP) and FH8 (16MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The A1200 was unveiled 12 months prior to the FH8 which means that they are both of a similar age. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a complete comparison, here is a concise summation of how the A1200 scores versus the FH8 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot A1200 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8. The full galleries are provided at Canon A1200 Gallery & Panasonic FH8 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon A1200 enjoys outer dimensions of 98mm x 63mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 1.2") and a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) and the Panasonic FH8 has dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 123 grams (0.27 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon A1200 and Panasonic FH8 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the A1200 and the FH8.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A1200 and FH8 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Quite often, its difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizing simply by reviewing technical specs. The photograph here may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the A1200 and FH8.

As you can tell, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can count on the Panasonic FH8 to offer you more detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs more aggressively. The older A1200 is going to be behind in sensor technology.