Canon SX270 HS vs Panasonic FP8

Following is a in depth assessment of the Canon SX270 HS vs Panasonic FP8, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the SX270 HS (12MP) and the FP8 (12MP) is very comparable and both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX270 HS was revealed 3 years after the FP8 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Canon SX270 HS being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FP8 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting into a thorough comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the SX270 HS grades versus the FP8 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX270 HS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8. The full galleries are available at Canon SX270 HS Gallery and Panasonic FP8 Gallery.

When you are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon SX270 HS has exterior dimensions of 106mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 233 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FP8 has proportions of 96mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") and a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select at the time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the SX270 HS compared to the FP8.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the SX270 HS and FP8 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Usually, it is difficult to see the gap in sensor sizes just by seeing specifications. The image here might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SX270 HS and FP8.

Plainly, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the exact same MP so you should expect comparable quality of images although you should always factor the release date of the cameras into account. The fresher SX270 HS will have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.