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Canon A2500 vs Panasonic FH8

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
29
Overall
35
Canon PowerShot A2500 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36

Canon A2500 vs Panasonic FH8 Key Specs

Canon A2500
(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
Panasonic FH8
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2500 over the Panasonic FH8

 A2500 FH8 
LaunchedJanuary 2013January 2012More modern by 13 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH8 over the Canon A2500

 FH8 A2500 

Common features in the Canon A2500 and Panasonic FH8

 A2500 FH8 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurements
Display resolution230k230kExact 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).

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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.

Canon A2500 vs Panasonic FH8 size comparison

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

Canon A2500 vs Panasonic FH8 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon A2500 vs Panasonic FH8 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2500 vs Panasonic FH8 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon A2500
Portrait photography with Panasonic FH8
34
MP count good (16 megapixels)
provides face detect focusing
no manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
34
megapixel count decent (16MP)
comes with face detection focus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon A2500 Street photography info
Panasonic FH8 Street photography info
56
lighter than average in class (135g)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (123g)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon A2500 Sports photography features
Panasonic FH8 Sports photography features
33
MP count good (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
slow fps (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A2500 Travel photography factors
Panasonic FH8 Travel photography factors
69
lighter than average in class (135 grams)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
does not offer selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than others (123 grams)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
no Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A2500 Landscape photography info
Panasonic FH8 Landscape photography info
38
relatively wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
MP count good (16MP)
no manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
43
rather wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
manual exposure not available
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon A2500
Vlogging with Panasonic FH8
30
relatively wide (28mm)
provides face detect focusing
lighter than average in class (135 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic socket
33
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
lighter than others (123g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic socket
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Canon A2500 vs Panasonic FH8 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2500 and Panasonic FH8
 Canon PowerShot A2500Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8
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