Canon S200 vs Panasonic FH1

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.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot S200 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1. The full galleries are provided at Canon S200 Gallery and Panasonic FH1 Gallery.

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.

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

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.