Canon S110 vs Panasonic FH8
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Canon S110 vs Panasonic FH8 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-120mm (F2.0-5.9) lens
- 198g - 99 x 59 x 27mm
- Revealed September 2012
- Replaced the Canon S100
- Refreshed by Canon S120
(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 S110 vs Panasonic FH8 Overview
The following is a detailed analysis of the Canon S110 versus Panasonic FH8, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Canon and Panasonic. There is a large difference between the resolutions of the S110 (12MP) and FH8 (16MP) and the S110 (1/1.7") and FH8 (1/2.3") feature different sensor sizing.

The S110 was revealed 9 months after the FH8 and they are of a similar age. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before going in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise overview of how the S110 matches up versus the FH8 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon S110 vs Panasonic FH8 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot S110 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8. The full galleries are viewable at Canon S110 Gallery & Panasonic FH8 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon S110 over the Panasonic FH8
S110 | FH8 | |||
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Introduced | September 2012 | ![]() | January 2012 | Newer by 9 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | More precise focus | ||
Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+231k dot) |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH8 over the Canon S110
FH8 | S110 |
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Common features in the Canon S110 and Panasonic FH8
S110 | FH8 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical display measurement |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen |
Canon S110 vs Panasonic FH8 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon S110 features outside measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs) while the Panasonic FH8 has proportions of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 123 grams (0.27 lbs).
Look at the Canon S110 versus Panasonic FH8 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the S110 vs the FH8.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the S110 and FH8 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Canon S110 vs Panasonic FH8 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it's difficult to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions simply by checking technical specs. The picture underneath will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the S110 and FH8.
As you have seen, each of these cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The S110 with its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF simpler and the Panasonic FH8 will give greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The younger S110 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon S110 vs Panasonic FH8 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon S110 vs Panasonic FH8 Specifications
Canon PowerShot S110 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Panasonic |
Model type | Canon PowerShot S110 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2012-09-17 | 2012-01-09 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Digic 5 | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/1.7" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 41.5mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 12800 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | 24-120mm (5.0x) |
Max aperture | f/2.0-5.9 | f/2.5-6.4 |
Macro focusing range | 3cm | 4cm |
Focal length multiplier | 4.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 461k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display tech | TFT PureColor II G Touch screen LCD | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 8 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 10.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.00 m | 5.60 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | H.264 | MPEG-4 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Optional | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 198g (0.44 lbs) | 123g (0.27 lbs) |
Dimensions | 99 x 59 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 48 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 20.6 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.2 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 168 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 200 photos | 260 photos |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NB-5L | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail cost | $299 | $149 |