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Canon A4000 IS vs Panasonic FH8

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
29
Overall
35
Canon PowerShot A4000 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36

Canon A4000 IS vs Panasonic FH8 Key Specs

Canon A4000 IS
(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
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
  • Introduced January 2012
Photography Glossary

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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon A4000 IS over the Panasonic FH8

 A4000 IS FH8 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH8 over the Canon A4000 IS

 FH8 A4000 IS 

Common features in the Canon A4000 IS and Panasonic FH8

 A4000 IS FH8 
IntroducedFebruary 2012January 2012Same generation
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kEqual 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon A4000 IS vs Panasonic FH8 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon A4000 IS vs Panasonic FH8 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A4000 IS vs Panasonic FH8 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A4000 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FH8 as a Portrait photography camera
34
resolution is good (16MP)
includes face detect focus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
34
decent MP (16MP)
features face detect focusing
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon A4000 IS Street photography factors
Panasonic FH8 Street photography factors
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (123 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon A4000 IS as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FH8 as a Sports photography camera
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery (175 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
40
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
features tracking focus
low fps (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon A4000 IS
Travel photography with Panasonic FH8
62
resolution is good (16MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
bad battery (175 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
69
lighter than average in class (123 grams)
decent MP (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
missing Timelapse recording
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A4000 IS Landscape photography information
Panasonic FH8 Landscape photography information
41
quite wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
bad battery (175 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse mode
43
really wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
no manual control
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A4000 IS Vlogging details
Panasonic FH8 Vlogging details
31
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic port
33
really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
lighter than average in class (123 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone socket
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Canon A4000 IS vs Panasonic FH8 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A4000 IS and Panasonic FH8
 Canon PowerShot A4000 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-FH8
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