Canon A3000 IS vs Panasonic FH8

Its time to look a little more closely at the Canon A3000 IS vs Panasonic FH8, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Canon and Panasonic. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the A3000 IS (10MP) and FH8 (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The A3000 IS was introduced 24 months prior to the FH8 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a detailed comparison, below is a short introduction of how the A3000 IS scores versus the FH8 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot A3000 IS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon A3000 IS Gallery and Panasonic FH8 Gallery.

If you are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and size. The Canon A3000 IS offers physical measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) while the Panasonic FH8 has specifications 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 dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the A3000 IS against the FH8.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the A3000 IS and FH8 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Generally, it is very difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by going over technical specs. The image below might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the A3000 IS and FH8.

As you can tell, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Panasonic FH8 to offer more detail using its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics a little more aggressively. The more aged A3000 IS is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.