Canon G16 vs Panasonic FH8

Lets take a more detailed look at the Canon G16 vs Panasonic FH8, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Canon and Panasonic. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the G16 (12MP) and FH8 (16MP) and the G16 (1/1.7") and FH8 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor sizing.

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The G16 was announced 23 months later than the FH8 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the G16 grades against the FH8 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot G16 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon G16 Gallery and Panasonic FH8 Gallery.

If you are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon G16 comes with exterior measurements of 109mm x 76mm x 40mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 356 grams (0.78 lbs) while the Panasonic FH8 has dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 123 grams (0.27 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon G16 vs Panasonic FH8 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the G16 vs the FH8.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the G16 and FH8 is 85 and 96 respectively.

Often, it's difficult to visualise the difference between sensor measurements only by looking at specs. The visual underneath should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the G16 and FH8.

All in all, both the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The G16 with its larger sensor will make achieving bokeh simpler and the Panasonic FH8 will give you more detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images far more aggressively. The fresher G16 is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.