Canon S200 vs Panasonic FH10

Here, we are matching up the Canon S200 vs Panasonic FH10, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Canon and Panasonic. There is a substantial difference between the image resolutions of the S200 (10MP) and FH10 (16MP) and the S200 (1/1.7") and FH10 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor sizes.

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The S200 was introduced 14 months after the FH10 making them a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a full comparison, here is a simple summation of how the S200 grades against the FH10 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot S200 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon S200 Gallery & Panasonic FH10 Gallery.

If you're going to carry around your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon S200 comes with exterior dimensions of 100mm x 59mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 181 grams (0.40 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FH10 has measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") along with a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs).

See the Canon S200 vs Panasonic FH10 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the S200 against the FH10.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the S200 and FH10 is 93 and 97 respectively.

Generally, it's tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizes merely by going over specs. The pic here should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the S200 and FH10.

All in all, the 2 cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The S200 having a larger sensor will make getting shallow DOF easier and the Panasonic FH10 will deliver more detail using its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos way more aggressively. The fresher S200 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor tech.