Canon A2300 vs Panasonic FH8

Its time to examine more in depth at the Canon A2300 versus Panasonic FH8, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Canon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the A2300 (16MP) and the FH8 (16MP) is relatively comparable and they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The A2300 was introduced at a similar time to the FH8 so they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a detailed comparison, below is a concise overview of how the A2300 scores vs the FH8 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot A2300 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8. The whole galleries are available at Canon A2300 Gallery and Panasonic FH8 Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry around your camera often, you have to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon A2300 comes with exterior dimensions of 95mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Panasonic FH8 has measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 123 grams (0.27 lbs).

See the Canon A2300 versus Panasonic FH8 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the A2300 against the FH8.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A2300 and FH8 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizes purely by seeing specifications. The picture below will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the A2300 and FH8.

Plainly, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical MP so you should expect comparable quality of pictures but you might want to consider the release date of the cameras into account.