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Canon SX610 HS vs Panasonic FH8

Portability
93
Imaging
46
Features
47
Overall
46
Canon PowerShot SX610 HS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36

Canon SX610 HS vs Panasonic FH8 Key Specs

Canon SX610 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.8-6.9) lens
  • 191g - 105 x 61 x 27mm
  • Announced January 2015
  • Earlier Model is Canon SX600 HS
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
  • Revealed January 2012
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Canon SX610 HS vs Panasonic FH8 Overview

The following is a extensive analysis of the Canon SX610 HS versus Panasonic FH8, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Panasonic. There exists a sizeable gap among the image resolutions of the SX610 HS (20MP) and FH8 (16MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX610 HS was announced 3 years after the FH8 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a concise view of how the SX610 HS scores vs the FH8 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX610 HS over the Panasonic FH8

 SX610 HS FH8 
RevealedJanuary 2015January 2012Newer by 37 months
Manually focus More precise focus
Screen resolution922k230kCrisper screen (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH8 over the Canon SX610 HS

 FH8 SX610 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX610 HS and Panasonic FH8

 SX610 HS FH8 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Canon SX610 HS vs Panasonic FH8 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to travel with your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon SX610 HS offers external dimensions of 105mm x 61mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 191 grams (0.42 lbs) while the Panasonic FH8 has proportions of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 123 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the SX610 HS compared to the FH8.

Canon SX610 HS vs Panasonic FH8 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX610 HS and FH8 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Canon SX610 HS vs Panasonic FH8 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX610 HS vs Panasonic FH8 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be difficult to picture the difference in sensor dimensions only by seeing specifications. The image here might offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX610 HS and FH8.

To sum up, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should expect the Canon SX610 HS to show greater detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots way more aggressively. The fresher SX610 HS should have an edge in sensor tech.

Canon SX610 HS vs Panasonic FH8 sensor size comparison

Canon SX610 HS vs Panasonic FH8 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX610 HS vs Panasonic FH8 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX610 HS Portrait photography information
Panasonic FH8 Portrait photography information
44
you can focus manually
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
supports face detect focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
34
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection focus
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX610 HS Street photography features
Panasonic FH8 Street photography features
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (191 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (123g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX610 HS Sports photography information
Panasonic FH8 Sports photography information
45
long zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (2.5 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery (270 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX610 HS Travel photography information
Panasonic FH8 Travel photography information
68
lighter than others (191 grams)
MP count decent (20MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
very long zoom (450mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
terrible battery (270 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.8)
69
lighter than competition in class (123 grams)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX610 HS Landscape photography information
Panasonic FH8 Landscape photography information
48
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.8)
manual mode not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
terrible battery (270 shots)
lack of Timelapse mode
43
rather wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.5)
manual mode not available
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX610 HS as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FH8 as a Vlogging camera
35
reasonably wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others (191g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of microphone support
33
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
lighter than competition in class (123 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone support
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Canon SX610 HS vs Panasonic FH8 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX610 HS and Panasonic FH8
 Canon PowerShot SX610 HSPanasonic Lumix DMC-FH8
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon PowerShot SX610 HS Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2015-01-06 2012-01-09
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 4+ -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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 20MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 5184 x 3888 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 23
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-450mm (18.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.8-6.9 f/2.5-6.4
Macro focusing range 5cm 4cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 922 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate 2.5fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 5.60 m
Flash options Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 191g (0.42 pounds) 123g (0.27 pounds)
Physical dimensions 105 x 61 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") 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 270 shots 260 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-6LH -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $214 $149