Canon S200 vs Panasonic FX580
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![Canon PowerShot S200 front Canon PowerShot S200 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Canon-PowerShot-S200/Canon-S200-front.jpg)
![Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 front Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FX580/Panasonic-FX580-front.jpg)
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Canon S200 vs Panasonic FX580 Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600 (Expand to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-125mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 167g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
- Announced January 2009
- Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FX550
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Canon S200 vs Panasonic FX580 Overview
Let's look a bit more closely at the Canon S200 vs Panasonic FX580, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Canon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the S200 (10MP) and the FX580 (12MP) is pretty well matched but the S200 (1/1.7") and FX580 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor sizing.
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The S200 was unveiled 5 years later than the FX580 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before going in to a thorough comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the S200 matches up against the FX580 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Canon S200 vs Panasonic FX580 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot S200 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580. The full galleries are available at Canon S200 Gallery & Panasonic FX580 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon S200 over the Panasonic FX580
S200 | FX580 | |||
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Announced | February 2014 | ![]() | January 2009 | Fresher by 62 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | Dial exact focus | ||
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FX580 over the Canon S200
FX580 | S200 |
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Common features in the Canon S200 and Panasonic FX580
S200 | FX580 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical screen measurement |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither features selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Missing Touch friendly screen |
Canon S200 vs Panasonic FX580 Physical Comparison
If you are going to carry your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon S200 enjoys 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) whilst the Panasonic FX580 has measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).
Compare the Canon S200 vs Panasonic FX580 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the S200 versus the FX580.
![Canon S200 vs Panasonic FX580 size comparison Canon S200 vs Panasonic FX580 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-S200-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FX580-size-comparison.jpg)
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the S200 and FX580 is 93 and 95 respectively.
![Canon S200 vs Panasonic FX580 top view buttons comparison Canon S200 vs Panasonic FX580 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-S200-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FX580-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Canon S200 vs Panasonic FX580 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it can be difficult to see the difference between sensor sizing simply by looking at a spec sheet. The photograph here may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the S200 and FX580.
As you can see, both of those cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The S200 with its bigger sensor will make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Panasonic FX580 will give greater detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more modern S200 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.
![Canon S200 vs Panasonic FX580 sensor size comparison Canon S200 vs Panasonic FX580 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Canon-PowerShot-S200-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FX580-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Canon S200 vs Panasonic FX580 Screen and ViewFinder
![Canon S200 vs Panasonic FX580 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Canon S200 vs Panasonic FX580 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-S200-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FX580-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Canon S200 vs Panasonic FX580 Specifications
Canon PowerShot S200 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Panasonic |
Model | Canon PowerShot S200 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 |
Also Known as | - | Lumix DMC-FX550 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2014-02-21 | 2009-01-27 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Digic 5 | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/1.7" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 41.5mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Max resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 1600 |
Max enhanced ISO | - | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.0-5.9 | f/2.8-5.9 |
Macro focus range | 3cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 4.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 461k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15s | 60s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 2.0 frames per sec | 2.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 7.00 m | 6.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure 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) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 181 gr (0.40 lbs) | 167 gr (0.37 lbs) |
Dimensions | 100 x 59 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.0") | 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 200 pictures | - |
Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | 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/MMC/SDHC card, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at release | $293 | $499 |