Canon SD3500 IS vs Panasonic FH8

Its time to look much closer at the Canon SD3500 IS versus Panasonic FH8, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Canon and Panasonic. The resolution of the SD3500 IS (14MP) and the FH8 (16MP) is fairly similar and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SD3500 IS was released 23 months earlier than the FH8 making them a generation away from one another. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a thorough comparison, here is a concise view of how the SD3500 IS scores vs the FH8 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SD3500 IS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8. The complete galleries are available at Canon SD3500 IS Gallery and Panasonic FH8 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and volume. The Canon SD3500 IS has got outer dimensions of 99mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Panasonic FH8 has sizing of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 123 grams (0.27 lbs).

Compare the Canon SD3500 IS versus Panasonic FH8 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the SD3500 IS vs the FH8.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SD3500 IS and FH8 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Normally, its difficult to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reading specs. The picture below should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SD3500 IS and FH8.

All in all, both cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You should anticipate the Panasonic FH8 to offer you extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged SD3500 IS is going to be behind in sensor innovation.