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Canon SD1300 IS vs Panasonic FH8

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36

Canon SD1300 IS vs Panasonic FH8 Key Specs

Canon SD1300 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 140g - 91 x 56 x 22mm
  • Released February 2010
  • Also Known as IXUS 105 / IXY 200F
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
  • Released January 2012
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Canon SD1300 IS vs Panasonic FH8 Overview

Here is a thorough overview of the Canon SD1300 IS and Panasonic FH8, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Canon and Panasonic. There exists a noticeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the SD1300 IS (12MP) and FH8 (16MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The SD1300 IS was manufactured 23 months before the FH8 making them a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a full comparison, here is a quick overview of how the SD1300 IS scores versus the FH8 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD1300 IS over the Panasonic FH8

 SD1300 IS FH8 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH8 over the Canon SD1300 IS

 FH8 SD1300 IS 
ReleasedJanuary 2012February 2010Fresher by 23 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Canon SD1300 IS and Panasonic FH8

 SD1300 IS FH8 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Canon SD1300 IS vs Panasonic FH8 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry your camera, you need to factor its weight and volume. The Canon SD1300 IS offers outer dimensions of 91mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst 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).

Examine the Canon SD1300 IS and Panasonic FH8 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select at the time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the SD1300 IS compared to the FH8.

Canon SD1300 IS vs Panasonic FH8 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SD1300 IS and FH8 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Canon SD1300 IS vs Panasonic FH8 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD1300 IS vs Panasonic FH8 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizing only by looking at specifications. The visual underneath will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SD1300 IS and FH8.

To sum up, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Panasonic FH8 to resolve more detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images way more aggressively. The older SD1300 IS is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon SD1300 IS vs Panasonic FH8 sensor size comparison

Canon SD1300 IS vs Panasonic FH8 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD1300 IS vs Panasonic FH8 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic FH8 Portrait photography highlights
21
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
34
good megapixels (16MP)
has face detection focus
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SD1300 IS
Street photography with Panasonic FH8
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (123 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS Sports photography advice
Panasonic FH8 Sports photography advice
25
image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
40
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
slow fps (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FH8 as a Travel photography camera
58
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
MP count low (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than average (123 grams)
good megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
does not have selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS Landscape photography information
Panasonic FH8 Landscape photography information
32
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
43
relatively wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS Vlogging features
Panasonic FH8 Vlogging features
29
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly display
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external mic support
33
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
lighter than average (123g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
does not have selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic port
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Canon SD1300 IS vs Panasonic FH8 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD1300 IS and Panasonic FH8
 Canon PowerShot SD1300 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-FH8
General Information
Company Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8
Alternative name IXUS 105 / IXY 200F -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-02-08 2012-01-09
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 23
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/2.5-6.4
Macro focusing distance 3cm 4cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 5.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 140 gr (0.31 lb) 123 gr (0.27 lb)
Physical dimensions 91 x 56 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9") 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 260 shots
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-6L -
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release - $149