Canon A2500 vs Panasonic FH8
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Canon A2500 vs Panasonic FH8 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
- 135g - 98 x 56 x 20mm
- Announced January 2013
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-120mm (F2.5-6.4) lens
- 123g - 96 x 57 x 19mm
- Launched January 2012

Canon A2500 vs Panasonic FH8 Overview
Below, we are contrasting the Canon A2500 and Panasonic FH8, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Canon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the A2500 (16MP) and the FH8 (16MP) is fairly well matched and they use the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The A2500 was brought out 13 months after the FH8 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before going in to a in-depth comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the A2500 grades against the FH8 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon A2500 vs Panasonic FH8 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot A2500 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8. The entire galleries are provided at Canon A2500 Gallery and Panasonic FH8 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A2500 over the Panasonic FH8
A2500 | FH8 | |||
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Launched | January 2013 | ![]() | January 2012 | More modern by 13 months |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH8 over the Canon A2500
FH8 | A2500 |
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Common features in the Canon A2500 and Panasonic FH8
A2500 | FH8 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical display measurements |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Exact same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Absent Touch friendly display |
Canon A2500 vs Panasonic FH8 Physical Comparison
If you are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon A2500 features outer dimensions of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Panasonic FH8 has dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 123 grams (0.27 lbs).
Check the Canon A2500 and Panasonic FH8 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the A2500 against the FH8.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A2500 and FH8 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Canon A2500 vs Panasonic FH8 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizes only by checking a spec sheet. The pic underneath will give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A2500 and FH8.
Clearly, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same MP so you should expect similar quality of photos however you really should factor the release date of the products into consideration. The younger A2500 will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Canon A2500 vs Panasonic FH8 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon A2500 vs Panasonic FH8 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A2500 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Panasonic |
Model | Canon PowerShot A2500 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2013-01-29 | 2012-01-09 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 24-120mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.8-6.9 | f/2.5-6.4 |
Macro focus distance | 3cm | 4cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15 secs | 8 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 3.00 m | 5.60 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | H.264 | MPEG-4 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 135 grams (0.30 pounds) | 123 grams (0.27 pounds) |
Dimensions | 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 220 pictures | 260 pictures |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NB-11L | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch cost | $109 | $149 |