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Canon SX1 IS vs Panasonic FP8

Portability
64
Imaging
33
Features
53
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX1 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29

Canon SX1 IS vs Panasonic FP8 Key Specs

Canon SX1 IS
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-560mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 615g - 128 x 88 x 88mm
  • Revealed March 2009
Panasonic FP8
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 151g - 96 x 60 x 20mm
  • Launched July 2009
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Canon SX1 IS vs Panasonic FP8 Overview

The following is a complete analysis of the Canon SX1 IS versus Panasonic FP8, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Canon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the SX1 IS (10MP) and the FP8 (12MP) is fairly close and they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The SX1 IS was brought out 4 months prior to the FP8 and they are of a similar age. The two cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX1 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic FP8 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going through a in-depth comparison, below is a short introduction of how the SX1 IS matches up versus the FP8 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX1 IS over the Panasonic FP8

 SX1 IS FP8 
Manual focus More precise focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimension2.8"2.7"Larger display (+0.1")
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic FP8 over the Canon SX1 IS

 FP8 SX1 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX1 IS and Panasonic FP8

 SX1 IS FP8 
LaunchedMarch 2009July 2009Same age
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Touch display Missing Touch display

Canon SX1 IS vs Panasonic FP8 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX1 IS enjoys outside dimensions of 128mm x 88mm x 88mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.5") along with a weight of 615 grams (1.36 lbs) and the Panasonic FP8 has dimensions of 96mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") along with a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs).

Examine the Canon SX1 IS versus Panasonic FP8 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use at that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the SX1 IS compared to the FP8.

Canon SX1 IS vs Panasonic FP8 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX1 IS and FP8 is 64 and 95 respectively.

Canon SX1 IS vs Panasonic FP8 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX1 IS vs Panasonic FP8 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is hard to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by looking through specifications. The pic here will provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX1 IS and FP8.

To sum up, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You can anticipate the Panasonic FP8 to result in greater detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics much more aggressively.

Canon SX1 IS vs Panasonic FP8 sensor size comparison

Canon SX1 IS vs Panasonic FP8 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX1 IS vs Panasonic FP8 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Portrait photography advice
Panasonic FP8 Portrait photography advice
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focusing manually
above average flash sync (1/500s)
features face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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manual focus not available
manual mode not available
no external flash support
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Street photography information
Panasonic FP8 Street photography information
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fully articulated screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
heavier than competition (615g)
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
heavier than others in class (151 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Sports photography advice
Panasonic FP8 Sports photography advice
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amazing zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow frames per second (4.0 frames per second)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300 seconds)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX1 IS as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FP8 as a Travel photography camera
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built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
relatively wide (28mm)
very long reach (560mm)
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (615 grams)
megapixel count low (10MP)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than others in class (151g)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Landscape photography details
Panasonic FP8 Landscape photography details
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focusing manually
relatively wide (28mm)
good sized screen (2.8 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
missing Time Lapse function
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really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7")
manual mode not available
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Vlogging info
Panasonic FP8 Vlogging info
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relatively wide (28mm)
screen is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
missing mic jack
heavier than competition (615 grams)
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really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic port
heavier than others in class (151g)
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Canon SX1 IS vs Panasonic FP8 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX1 IS and Panasonic FP8
 Canon PowerShot SX1 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-FP8
General Information
Brand Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon PowerShot SX1 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Revealed 2009-03-27 2009-07-27
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip - Venus Engine V
Sensor type CMOS 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 10 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 11
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-560mm (20.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.7 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 0cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.8 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/1300 secs
Continuous shutter speed 4.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.20 m 5.50 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/500 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 615 gr (1.36 pounds) 151 gr (0.33 pounds)
Dimensions 128 x 88 x 88mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.5") 96 x 60 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8")
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
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec or custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/MMC card SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $600 $300