Canon IXUS
220 HS
 vs
Panasonic Lumix
DMC-FH8

Updated (January, 2013): Compare the Canon IXUS 230 HS vs Panasonic Lumix FH10

Canon IXUS 220 HS

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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8

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Reasons to buy the Canon IXUS 220 HS

Wide angle
 Wide angle lens
24 mm
Supports 24p
 24p movies
For that film look
 

Reasons to buy the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8

Aperture
 Wide aperture
f/2.5
Wide angle
 Wide angle lens
24 mm
Light sensitivity
 High ISO
6,400 ISO
Panorama
 In-camera panoramas
Stitches together multiple photos into a panorama
Battery life
 Great battery life
260 shots
Thickness
 Thin
0.7"
 

differences

Advantages of the Canon IXUS 220 HS
Supports 24p Supports 24p Yes vs No
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 Get that real film feel
Movie format Higher resolution movies 1080p @ 24fps vs 720p @ 30fps
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 Shoots higher resolution Full HD (1080p) video but at a lower frame rate
High-speed framerate Records high-speed movies 240 fps vs None
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 Capture events too fast for the naked eye and play them back in super-slow motion
Sensor type Has a CMOS-family sensor CMOS vs CCD
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 CMOS-family sensors often produce better quality images
Continuous shooting Shoots faster 3.4 fps vs 1.3 fps
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 More than 2.5x faster continuous shooting
Macro focus Better macro capability 3 cm vs 4 cm
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 Focus on subjects around 30% closer to the lens
True resolution Slightly higher true resolution 9.7 MP vs 9.6 MP
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 Almost the same
Fastest shutter speed Faster max shutter speed 1/2000s vs 1/1600s
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 20% faster max shutter speed
Longest exposure Longer exposures 15s vs 8s
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 Around 90% longer exposures
Canon IXUS 220 HS Learn more about
the Canon IXUS 220 HS

Advantages of the Panasonic DMC-FH8
Screen size Significantly larger screen 3.0" vs 2.7"
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 More than 10% larger screen
Panorama Can create panoramas in-camera Yes vs No
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 Stitches together multiple photos for a wide perspective
Aperture Wider aperture f/2.5 vs f/2.7
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 At its widest zoom, the DMC-FH8's lens captures marginally more light (0.2 f-stops)
Light sensitivity Better maximum light sensitivity 6,400 ISO vs 3,200 ISO
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 The DMC-FH8's maximum light sensitivity is 1 f-stop better
Lowest price Significantly cheaper $114.95 vs $282.97
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 The best price we've seen is $168 cheaper (2.5x less)
Weight Lighter 123 g vs 141 g
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 More than 10% lighter
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8 Learn more about
the Panasonic DMC-FH8
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recommendations

Relative to the best recent compacts, and ignoring price

Canon IXUS 220 HS Canon IXUS 220 HS
61 vs 59
Explain scores
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8
Green arrow Too close to call! Snapsort considers these cameras too competitive to make a clear recommendation.

similarities

Compared to recent compacts

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Aperture Wide aperture Help
IXUS 220 HS:f/2.7
DMC-FH8:f/2.5
Wide angle Good wide angle Help
24 mm
Size Fairly small Help
IXUS 220 HS:92x55x19 mm
DMC-FH8:96x57x19 mm
Image stabilization Good image stabilization Help
Lens
Thickness Thin Help
IXUS 220 HS:0.8"
DMC-FH8:0.7"
Weight Light weight Help
IXUS 220 HS:141 g
DMC-FH8:123 g
HDR Neither has in-camera HDR Help
You could do HDR manually
3D Neither camera can take 3D photos Help
No 3d support
Touch screen No touchscreens Help
More buttons
Screen resolution Low resolution screens Help
230k dots
Zoom Poor zoom Help
5x

competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Canon IXUS 125 HS

Canon PowerShot IXUS 125 HS

Compact

$110
Screen resolution Has a slightly higher resolution screen
Battery life Has a significantly shorter battery life
Compare the PowerShot IXUS 125 HS vs the IXUS 220 HS
Compare the PowerShot IXUS 125 HS vs the Lumix DMC-FH8
Canon PowerShot IXUS 240 HS

Canon IXUS 240 HS

Compact

$141
Screen size Has a slightly larger screen
Screen resolution Has a slightly higher resolution screen
Weight Is slightly heavier
Battery life Has a significantly shorter battery life
Compare the IXUS 240 HS vs the IXUS 220 HS
Compare the IXUS 240 HS vs the Lumix DMC-FH8
Canon IXUS 115 HS

Canon IXUS 115 HS

Compact

$279
Fastest shutter speed Has a slower max shutter speed
Lowest price Is significantly more expensive
Compare the IXUS 115 HS vs the IXUS 220 HS
Compare the IXUS 115 HS vs the Lumix DMC-FH8
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50

Sony Cyber-shot WX50

Ultra compact

$100 - $190
Screen resolution Has a slightly higher resolution screen
Light sensitivity Significantly higher maximum light sensitivity
Fastest shutter speed Has a slower max shutter speed
Macro focus Slightly worse macro focusing
Compare the Cyber-shot WX50 vs the IXUS 220 HS
Compare the Cyber-shot WX50 vs the Lumix DMC-FH8
Canon PowerShot A2300 IS

Canon PowerShot A2300 IS

Compact

$90
Battery life Has a significantly shorter battery life
Wide angle Has a much narrower wide angle lens
Compare the PowerShot A2300 IS vs the IXUS 220 HS
Compare the PowerShot A2300 IS vs the Lumix DMC-FH8

Canon IXUS 220 HS Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Canon IXUS 230 HS

Canon IXUS 230 HS

Travel zoom

$287 - $369
Screen size Significantly larger screen
Screen resolution Higher resolution screen
Wide angle Much worse wide angle
Aperture Narrower aperture
Compare the IXUS 230 HS vs the IXUS 220 HS
Canon IXUS 500 HS

Canon PowerShot IXUS 500 HS

Ultra compact

$235 - $479
Zoom More zoom
Screen size Significantly larger screen
Wide angle Much worse wide angle
Aperture Significantly narrower aperture
Compare the PowerShot IXUS 500 HS vs the IXUS 220 HS
Canon ELPH 330 HS

Canon ELPH 330 HS

Travel zoom

$199 - $219
Screen size Significantly larger screen
Screen resolution Higher resolution screen
Aperture Narrower aperture
Size Larger
Compare the ELPH 330 HS vs the IXUS 220 HS

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8 Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Panasonic Lumix FS50

Panasonic Lumix FS50

Ultra compact

$125 - $141
Size Slightly smaller
Longest exposure Much longer exposures
Screen size Significantly smaller screen
Aperture Narrower aperture
Compare the Lumix FS50 vs the Lumix DMC-FH8
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1

Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1

Travel zoom

$119
3D Takes 3D photos
Zoom More zoom
Aperture Significantly narrower aperture
Wide angle Worse wide angle
Compare the Lumix DMC-SZ1 vs the Lumix DMC-FH8
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS35

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS35

Travel zoom

$219 - $252
Zoom Slightly more zoom
Longest exposure Much longer exposures
Aperture Significantly narrower aperture
Wide angle Much worse wide angle
Compare the Lumix DMC-FS35 vs the Lumix DMC-FH8
Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1

Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1

Ultra compact

$129
Size Slightly smaller
Battery life Longer battery life
Screen size Significantly smaller screen
Aperture Narrower aperture
Compare the Lumix DMC-XS1 vs the Lumix DMC-FH8
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6

Compact

$79
Battery life Slightly longer battery life
Lowest price Cheaper
Screen size Significantly smaller screen
Panorama Lacks in-camera panoramic stitching
Compare the Lumix DMC-FH6 vs the Lumix DMC-FH8

appearance

Canon IXUS 220 HS Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8
Canon IXUS 220 HS
Canon IXUS 220 HS Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8

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