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Canon A2200 vs Panasonic FH2

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33
Canon PowerShot A2200 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35

Canon A2200 vs Panasonic FH2 Key Specs

Canon A2200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 135g - 93 x 57 x 24mm
  • Introduced January 2011
Panasonic FH2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
  • 121g - 94 x 54 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2011
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FS16
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Canon A2200 vs Panasonic FH2 Overview

The following is a complete review of the Canon A2200 vs Panasonic FH2, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Canon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the A2200 (14MP) and the FH2 (14MP) is very comparable and both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The A2200 was manufactured at a similar time to the FH2 which means that they are of a similar age. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a detailed comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the A2200 matches up vs the FH2 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2200 over the Panasonic FH2

 A2200 FH2 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH2 over the Canon A2200

 FH2 A2200 

Common features in the Canon A2200 and Panasonic FH2

 A2200 FH2 
LaunchedJanuary 2011January 2011Same age
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display sizing
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Canon A2200 vs Panasonic FH2 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to travel with your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon A2200 has got outside measurements of 93mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FH2 has measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") along with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use at the time. Here is a front view size comparison of the A2200 and the FH2.

Canon A2200 vs Panasonic FH2 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the A2200 and FH2 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Canon A2200 vs Panasonic FH2 top view buttons comparison

Canon A2200 vs Panasonic FH2 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's hard to picture the gap in sensor dimensions merely by seeing technical specs. The image here should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the A2200 and FH2.

As you can tell, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same exact megapixels therefore you can expect comparable quality of images however you need to take the launch date of the cameras into account.

Canon A2200 vs Panasonic FH2 sensor size comparison

Canon A2200 vs Panasonic FH2 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2200 vs Panasonic FH2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A2200 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic FH2 Portrait photography highlights
33
megapixel count decent (14MP)
features face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
33
MP count good (14MP)
offers face detect focus
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon A2200
Street photography with Panasonic FH2
55
lighter than others in class (135g)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
features focus by touch
lighter than competition in class (121g)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon A2200 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FH2 as a Sports photography camera
37
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
better than average battery power (280 per charge)
max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
better than average battery pack (270 CIPA)
slow frames per second (4.0 fps)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A2200 Travel photography details
Panasonic FH2 Travel photography details
70
better than average battery power (280 CIPA)
lighter than others in class (135 grams)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
72
better than average battery pack (270 shots)
lighter than competition in class (121g)
features focus by touch
MP count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
does not contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon A2200
Landscape photography with Panasonic FH2
36
pretty wide (28mm)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
better than average battery power (280 CIPA)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
41
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
better than average battery pack (270 per charge)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A2200 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic FH2 Vlogging highlights
30
pretty wide (28mm)
features face detection autofocus
lighter than others in class (135g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone jack
32
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
lighter than competition in class (121g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not contain selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone port
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Canon A2200 vs Panasonic FH2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2200 and Panasonic FH2
 Canon PowerShot A2200Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Panasonic
Model Canon PowerShot A2200 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-FS16
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2011-01-05 2011-01-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology Venus Engine IV
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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 11
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.1-6.5
Macro focus distance 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/1600s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 4.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m 3.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 135 gr (0.30 lbs) 121 gr (0.27 lbs)
Physical dimensions 93 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 94 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 280 images 270 images
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-8L -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $139 $149