Canon A4000 IS vs Panasonic FH8
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Canon A4000 IS vs Panasonic FH8 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-224mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
- 145g - 95 x 56 x 24mm
- Revealed February 2012
(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
- Introduced January 2012

Canon A4000 IS vs Panasonic FH8 Overview
The following is a in depth comparison of the Canon A4000 IS versus Panasonic FH8, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Canon and Panasonic. The resolution of the A4000 IS (16MP) and the FH8 (16MP) is very comparable and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The A4000 IS was brought out within a month of the FH8 so they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before going through a more detailed comparison, below is a brief summation of how the A4000 IS matches up versus the FH8 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon A4000 IS vs Panasonic FH8 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot A4000 IS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon A4000 IS Gallery and Panasonic FH8 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A4000 IS over the Panasonic FH8
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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH8 over the Canon A4000 IS
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Common features in the Canon A4000 IS and Panasonic FH8
A4000 IS | FH8 | |||
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Introduced | February 2012 | ![]() | January 2012 | Same generation |
Manually focus | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical display dimensions |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Equal display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither comes with Touch display |
Canon A4000 IS vs Panasonic FH8 Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to travel with your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon A4000 IS comes with exterior dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs) while the Panasonic FH8 has sizing of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 123 grams (0.27 lbs).
Check out the Canon A4000 IS versus Panasonic FH8 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the A4000 IS versus the FH8.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the A4000 IS and FH8 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Canon A4000 IS vs Panasonic FH8 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it's hard to see the gap in sensor dimensions only by seeing technical specs. The pic here may offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A4000 IS and FH8.
As you can tell, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact resolution so you should expect comparable quality of images however you should really consider the production date of the cameras into account.

Canon A4000 IS vs Panasonic FH8 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon A4000 IS vs Panasonic FH8 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A4000 IS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Panasonic |
Model | Canon PowerShot A4000 IS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2012-02-07 | 2012-01-09 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-224mm (8.0x) | 24-120mm (5.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/2.5-6.4 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 4cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 8 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 3.00 m | 5.60 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | H.264 | MPEG-4 |
Microphone 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 | 145 grams (0.32 lbs) | 123 grams (0.27 lbs) |
Dimensions | 95 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | 175 pictures | 260 pictures |
Form 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 | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Price at launch | $199 | $149 |