Canon A800 vs Panasonic FH2

Below is a thorough review of the Canon A800 versus Panasonic FH2, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Canon and Panasonic. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the A800 (10MP) and FH2 (14MP) but they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The A800 was brought out around the same time to the FH2 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a in-depth comparison, below is a simple overview of how the A800 matches up against the FH2 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot A800 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2. The entire galleries are available at Canon A800 Gallery and Panasonic FH2 Gallery.

For those who are intending to lug around your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon A800 offers physical dimensions of 94mm x 61mm x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 186 grams (0.41 lbs) and the Panasonic FH2 has dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") along with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Compare the Canon A800 versus Panasonic FH2 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the A800 and the FH2.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the A800 and FH2 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Often, it can be difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements purely by researching specs. The visual underneath might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the A800 and FH2.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Panasonic FH2 to provide you with more detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs a little more aggressively.