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Canon A2200 vs Panasonic FH27

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33
Canon PowerShot A2200 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 front
Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
34
Overall
37

Canon A2200 vs Panasonic FH27 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
  • Revealed January 2011
Panasonic FH27
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 152g - 99 x 57 x 28mm
  • Launched January 2011
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Canon A2200 vs Panasonic FH27 Overview

Here, we will be analyzing the Canon A2200 and Panasonic FH27, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Canon and Panasonic. The resolution of the A2200 (14MP) and the FH27 (16MP) is pretty close and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The A2200 was manufactured about the same time to the FH27 so they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a short highlight of how the A2200 matches up versus the FH27 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2200 over the Panasonic FH27

 A2200 FH27 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH27 over the Canon A2200

 FH27 A2200 
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
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Common features in the Canon A2200 and Panasonic FH27

 A2200 FH27 
LaunchedJanuary 2011January 2011Same generation
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Canon A2200 vs Panasonic FH27 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry around your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and volume. The Canon A2200 provides outside dimensions of 93mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Panasonic FH27 has sizing of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

Compare the Canon A2200 and Panasonic FH27 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose at the time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the A2200 vs the FH27.

Canon A2200 vs Panasonic FH27 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A2200 and FH27 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Canon A2200 vs Panasonic FH27 top view buttons comparison

Canon A2200 vs Panasonic FH27 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizes purely by viewing specifications. The picture underneath will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the A2200 and FH27.

Plainly, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should expect the Panasonic FH27 to provide you with more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures way more aggressively.

Canon A2200 vs Panasonic FH27 sensor size comparison

Canon A2200 vs Panasonic FH27 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2200 vs Panasonic FH27 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A2200 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FH27 as a Portrait photography camera
33
good MP (14MP)
features face detect autofocus
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
34
good resolution (16MP)
supports face detect focus
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon A2200 Street photography advice
Panasonic FH27 Street photography advice
55
lighter than competition (135g)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features focus by touch
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon A2200 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FH27 as a Sports photography camera
37
good MP (14 megapixels)
features tracking focus
good battery (280 shots)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
supports tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (4.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A2200 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic FH27 Travel photography highlights
70
good battery (280 shots)
lighter than competition (135 grams)
good MP (14MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
no Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
68
features focus by touch
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse mode
does not have a selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A2200 Landscape photography details
Panasonic FH27 Landscape photography details
36
decently wide (28mm)
good MP (14MP)
good battery (280 CIPA)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Timelapse function
43
relatively wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
no manual exposure
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A2200 Vlogging information
Panasonic FH27 Vlogging information
30
decently wide (28mm)
features face detect autofocus
lighter than competition (135 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone socket
32
relatively wide (28mm)
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not have a selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic support
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Canon A2200 vs Panasonic FH27 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2200 and Panasonic FH27
 Canon PowerShot A2200Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27
General Information
Brand Name Canon Panasonic
Model Canon PowerShot A2200 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2011-01-05 2011-01-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology Venus Engine VI
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 11
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 28-224mm (8.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology TFT LCD TFT Touch Screen LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 4.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m 5.80 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 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 135 gr (0.30 lb) 152 gr (0.34 lb)
Physical dimensions 93 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 99 x 57 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1")
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 pictures 250 pictures
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-8L -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail price $139 $229