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Canon SX210 IS vs Panasonic FH8

Portability
90
Imaging
36
Features
40
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot SX210 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8 front
Portability
96
Imaging
38
Features
32
Overall
35

Canon SX210 IS vs Panasonic FH8 Key Specs

Canon SX210 IS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-392mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 220g - 103 x 61 x 38mm
  • Introduced June 2010
  • Older Model is Canon SX200 IS
  • Newer Model is Canon SX230 HS
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
  • Launched January 2012
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Canon SX210 IS vs Panasonic FH8 Overview

Below is a extensive review of the Canon SX210 IS vs Panasonic FH8, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the SX210 IS (14MP) and the FH8 (16MP) is fairly comparable and they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The SX210 IS was announced 19 months earlier than the FH8 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a complete comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the SX210 IS grades versus the FH8 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX210 IS over the Panasonic FH8

 SX210 IS FH8 
Manual focus More precise focus

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH8 over the Canon SX210 IS

 FH8 SX210 IS 
LaunchedJanuary 2012June 2010More recent by 19 months

Common features in the Canon SX210 IS and Panasonic FH8

 SX210 IS FH8 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Canon SX210 IS vs Panasonic FH8 Physical Comparison

When you are going to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX210 IS has outside measurements of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") having a weight of 220 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FH8 has dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 123 grams (0.27 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX210 IS vs Panasonic FH8 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the SX210 IS against the FH8.

Canon SX210 IS vs Panasonic FH8 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX210 IS and FH8 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Canon SX210 IS vs Panasonic FH8 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX210 IS vs Panasonic FH8 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very hard to imagine the gap in sensor measurements purely by checking out specifications. The photograph underneath should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SX210 IS and FH8.

Plainly, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Panasonic FH8 to produce more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos far more aggressively. The older SX210 IS will be behind in sensor technology.

Canon SX210 IS vs Panasonic FH8 sensor size comparison

Canon SX210 IS vs Panasonic FH8 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX210 IS vs Panasonic FH8 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX210 IS
Portrait photography with Panasonic FH8
37
manual focus
good MP (14 megapixels)
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
34
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX210 IS as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FH8 as a Street photography camera
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (220 grams)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (123g)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX210 IS as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FH8 as a Sports photography camera
43
long zoom range (28-392mm 14.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames per second)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Travel photography info
Panasonic FH8 Travel photography info
68
lighter than competitors (220g)
good MP (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
great reach (392mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
68
lighter than competitors in class (123 grams)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
no Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX210 IS
Landscape photography with Panasonic FH8
48
manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
42
relatively wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.5)
lack of manual mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Vlogging information
Panasonic FH8 Vlogging information
30
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (220 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone support
33
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
lighter than competitors in class (123g)
slow max aperture (f2.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone port
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Canon SX210 IS vs Panasonic FH8 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX210 IS and Panasonic FH8
 Canon PowerShot SX210 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-FH8
General Information
Brand Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon PowerShot SX210 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-06-16 2012-01-09
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
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 28-392mm (14.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/2.5-6.4
Macro focusing range 5cm 4cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 5.60 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro, Manual (3 levels) Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected 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 220 gr (0.49 lb) 123 gr (0.27 lb)
Dimensions 103 x 61 x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") 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 photographs
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-5L -
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $226 $149