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Canon S200 vs Panasonic FH1

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
41
Overall
38
Canon PowerShot S200 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Canon S200 vs Panasonic FH1 Key Specs

Canon S200
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.0-5.9) lens
  • 181g - 100 x 59 x 26mm
  • Revealed February 2014
Panasonic FH1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 163g - 98 x 55 x 23mm
  • Launched January 2010
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FS10
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Canon S200 vs Panasonic FH1 Overview

In this article, we will be comparing the Canon S200 vs Panasonic FH1, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Canon and Panasonic. The resolution of the S200 (10MP) and the FH1 (12MP) is pretty close but the S200 (1/1.7") and FH1 (1/2.3") use different sensor sizing.

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The S200 was revealed 4 years after the FH1 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a complete comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the S200 matches up vs the FH1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon S200 over the Panasonic FH1

 S200 FH1 
LaunchedFebruary 2014January 2010More modern by 51 months
Manually focus More exact focus
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kClearer screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH1 over the Canon S200

 FH1 S200 

Common features in the Canon S200 and Panasonic FH1

 S200 FH1 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Canon S200 vs Panasonic FH1 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon S200 features outer dimensions of 100mm x 59mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.0") having a weight of 181 grams (0.40 lbs) while the Panasonic FH1 has measurements of 98mm x 55mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 163 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the S200 versus the FH1.

Canon S200 vs Panasonic FH1 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the S200 and FH1 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Canon S200 vs Panasonic FH1 top view buttons comparison

Canon S200 vs Panasonic FH1 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizes only by looking through specifications. The picture underneath will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the S200 and FH1.

To sum up, both of the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The S200 with its bigger sensor is going to make getting bokeh simpler and the Panasonic FH1 will render extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots far more aggressively. The newer S200 provides a benefit in sensor tech.

Canon S200 vs Panasonic FH1 sensor size comparison

Canon S200 vs Panasonic FH1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon S200 vs Panasonic FH1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon S200 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic FH1 Portrait photography advice
34
you can focus manually
has face detect autofocus
can't use external flash
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
no RAW format
21
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
low MP (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon S200
Street photography with Panasonic FH1
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has touch to focus
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/1.7")
no RAW format
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon S200
Sports photography with Panasonic FH1
32
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
terrible battery life (200 CIPA)
no phase detect autofocus
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (6.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon S200 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic FH1 Travel photography highlights
64
has touch to focus
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
missing Timelapse function
terrible battery life (200 CIPA)
low MP (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
58
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse function
low MP (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon S200 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FH1 as a Landscape photography camera
46
you can focus manually
relatively wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
no RAW format
terrible battery life (200 per charge)
missing Timelapse function
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
low MP (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon S200 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FH1 as a Vlogging camera
33
relatively wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone support
29
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic support
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Canon S200 vs Panasonic FH1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon S200 and Panasonic FH1
 Canon PowerShot S200Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1
General Information
Make Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon PowerShot S200 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-FS10
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2014-02-21 2010-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 5 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.0-5.9 f/2.8-6.9
Macro focusing distance 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 461 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 2.0fps 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.00 m 6.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic 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 Optional None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 181g (0.40 pounds) 163g (0.36 pounds)
Dimensions 100 x 59 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.0") 98 x 55 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 200 images -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-6LH -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $293 $150