Canon S200 vs Panasonic FH25

Here is a detailed analysis of the Canon S200 vs Panasonic FH25, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Canon and Panasonic. There exists a substantial gap among the image resolutions of the S200 (10MP) and FH25 (16MP) and the S200 (1/1.7") and FH25 (1/2.3") use different sensor dimensions.

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The S200 was revealed 3 years later than the FH25 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a full comparison, below is a simple summation of how the S200 matches up versus the FH25 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot S200 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25. The full galleries are available at Canon S200 Gallery & Panasonic FH25 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and size. The Canon S200 comes with outside dimensions of 100mm x 59mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.0") with a weight of 181 grams (0.40 lbs) while the Panasonic FH25 has specifications of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") and a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use at that moment. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the S200 versus the FH25.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S200 and FH25 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Normally, it is tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing just by researching technical specs. The visual underneath might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the S200 and FH25.

As you can tell, both of these cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The S200 with its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field easier and the Panasonic FH25 will provide you with greater detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots much more aggressively. The newer S200 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.