Canon SX600 HS vs Panasonic FH8

Below, we are contrasting the Canon SX600 HS versus Panasonic FH8, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Panasonic. The resolution of the SX600 HS (16MP) and the FH8 (16MP) is very well matched and they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX600 HS was announced 2 years later than the FH8 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a short highlight of how the SX600 HS matches up vs the FH8 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX600 HS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX600 HS Gallery and Panasonic FH8 Gallery.

If you are looking to lug around your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX600 HS features outer measurements of 104mm x 61mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.0") having a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs) and the Panasonic FH8 has dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 123 grams (0.27 lbs).

Analyze the Canon SX600 HS versus Panasonic FH8 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the SX600 HS compared to the FH8.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the SX600 HS and FH8 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Usually, it can be tough to imagine the difference between sensor measurements purely by reading through technical specs. The photograph below should give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SX600 HS and FH8.

As you can tell, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same MP so you should expect similar quality of photographs but you have to take the production date of the products into consideration. The more recent SX600 HS should have a benefit in sensor innovation.