Canon A3500 IS vs Panasonic FH8

In this article, we are analyzing the Canon A3500 IS and Panasonic FH8, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Canon and Panasonic. The resolution of the A3500 IS (16MP) and the FH8 (16MP) is very close and they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The A3500 IS was manufactured 13 months later than the FH8 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a in depth comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the A3500 IS matches up against the FH8 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot A3500 IS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon A3500 IS Gallery and Panasonic FH8 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon A3500 IS has got outer dimensions of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Panasonic FH8 has dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 123 grams (0.27 lbs).

Contrast the Canon A3500 IS and Panasonic FH8 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the A3500 IS versus the FH8.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A3500 IS and FH8 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Typically, it is very difficult to envision the gap in sensor measurements just by looking through specifications. The photograph below will help give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A3500 IS and FH8.

Plainly, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same MP so you should expect comparable quality of photographs however you will want to factor the production date of the cameras into account. The more modern A3500 IS is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.