Canon SD4000 IS vs Panasonic FH8

Below is a extensive review of the Canon SD4000 IS vs Panasonic FH8, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Canon and Panasonic. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the SD4000 IS (10MP) and FH8 (16MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SD4000 IS was launched 17 months before the FH8 making them a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a complete comparison, here is a brief view of how the SD4000 IS grades against the FH8 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8. The complete galleries are available at Canon SD4000 IS Gallery and Panasonic FH8 Gallery.

If you are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The Canon SD4000 IS has got external dimensions of 100mm x 54mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") having a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FH8 has specifications of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 123 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the SD4000 IS and the FH8.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the SD4000 IS and FH8 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Usually, it is very difficult to imagine the gap between sensor measurements just by looking at a spec sheet. The visual underneath may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SD4000 IS and FH8.

As you can see, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Panasonic FH8 to resolve more detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images more aggressively. The older SD4000 IS is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.