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Canon SX410 IS vs Panasonic FH8

Portability
80
Imaging
46
Features
33
Overall
40
Canon PowerShot SX410 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36

Canon SX410 IS vs Panasonic FH8 Key Specs

Canon SX410 IS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-960mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 325g - 104 x 69 x 85mm
  • Revealed February 2015
Panasonic FH8
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.5-6.4) lens
  • 123g - 96 x 57 x 19mm
  • Announced January 2012
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Canon SX410 IS vs Panasonic FH8 Overview

On this page, we will be contrasting the Canon SX410 IS versus Panasonic FH8, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. There exists a crucial gap among the resolutions of the SX410 IS (20MP) and FH8 (16MP) but both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX410 IS was manufactured 3 years after the FH8 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple overview of how the SX410 IS matches up against the FH8 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX410 IS over the Panasonic FH8

 SX410 IS FH8 
AnnouncedFebruary 2015January 2012Newer by 38 months
Manually focus Dial exact focusing

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH8 over the Canon SX410 IS

 FH8 SX410 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX410 IS and Panasonic FH8

 SX410 IS FH8 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen size
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Canon SX410 IS vs Panasonic FH8 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and size. The Canon SX410 IS provides exterior measurements of 104mm x 69mm x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") having a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FH8 has specifications of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 123 grams (0.27 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX410 IS versus Panasonic FH8 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the SX410 IS vs the FH8.

Canon SX410 IS vs Panasonic FH8 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX410 IS and FH8 is 80 and 96 respectively.

Canon SX410 IS vs Panasonic FH8 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX410 IS vs Panasonic FH8 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is hard to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions purely by looking through a spec sheet. The pic below will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SX410 IS and FH8.

Clearly, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You should count on the Canon SX410 IS to result in extra detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs more aggressively. The more recent SX410 IS should have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon SX410 IS vs Panasonic FH8 sensor size comparison

Canon SX410 IS vs Panasonic FH8 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX410 IS vs Panasonic FH8 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX410 IS Portrait photography info
Panasonic FH8 Portrait photography info
47
manual focus
megapixel count decent (20MP)
comes with face detection autofocus
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
34
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
supports face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX410 IS Street photography highlights
Panasonic FH8 Street photography highlights
52
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (123 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX410 IS
Sports photography with Panasonic FH8
41
excellent zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
max frames per second very slow (0.5 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (185 shots)
lack of phase detect autofocus
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
supports tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX410 IS
Travel photography with Panasonic FH8
61
megapixel count decent (20MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
very long reach (960mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
terrible battery power (185 shots)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than competitors in class (123 grams)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX410 IS Landscape photography details
Panasonic FH8 Landscape photography details
49
manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
terrible battery power (185 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse recording
43
rather wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
manual mode not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX410 IS Vlogging information
Panasonic FH8 Vlogging information
29
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic support
33
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
lighter than competitors in class (123 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone port
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Canon SX410 IS vs Panasonic FH8 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX410 IS and Panasonic FH8
 Canon PowerShot SX410 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-FH8
General Information
Brand Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon PowerShot SX410 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2015-02-06 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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 5152 x 3864 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 23
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-960mm (40.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/2.5-6.4
Macro focusing range 0cm 4cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 0.5 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.00 m 5.60 m
Flash options Auto, flash on, slow synchro, flash off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone 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 325 grams (0.72 lb) 123 grams (0.27 lb)
Physical dimensions 104 x 69 x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 185 images 260 images
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-11LH -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $199 $149