Canon S200 vs Panasonic FH20

Let's take a closer look at the Canon S200 versus Panasonic FH20, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Canon and Panasonic. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the S200 (10MP) and FH20 (14MP) and the S200 (1/1.7") and FH20 (1/2.3") use different sensor sizing.

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The S200 was released 4 years after the FH20 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a detailed comparison, below is a concise summary of how the S200 scores against the FH20 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot S200 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20. The complete galleries are provided at Canon S200 Gallery and Panasonic FH20 Gallery.

If you are going to carry around your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Canon S200 provides exterior dimensions of 100mm x 59mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.0") and a weight of 181 grams (0.40 lbs) and the Panasonic FH20 has specifications of 100mm x 56mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") and a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).

See the Canon S200 versus Panasonic FH20 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have at the time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the S200 vs the FH20.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the S200 and FH20 is 93 and 93 respectively.

Generally, its tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes merely by viewing technical specs. The image below may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the S200 and FH20.

As you can tell, each of these cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The S200 due to its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Panasonic FH20 will result in greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The newer S200 provides an edge in sensor tech.