Canon A2400 IS vs Panasonic FH8

Below is a complete analysis of the Canon A2400 IS vs Panasonic FH8, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Canon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the A2400 IS (16MP) and the FH8 (16MP) is pretty close and they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The A2400 IS was announced within a month of the FH8 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a full comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the A2400 IS matches up versus the FH8 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot A2400 IS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon A2400 IS Gallery and Panasonic FH8 Gallery.

When you are looking to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon A2400 IS has physical dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) while 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).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the A2400 IS versus the FH8.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the A2400 IS and FH8 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Generally, its hard to visualize the difference in sensor measurements merely by researching a spec sheet. The visual here will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the A2400 IS and FH8.

As you can see, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact resolution therefore you should expect comparable quality of images but you should really consider the release date of the cameras into account.