Canon S200 vs Panasonic FX580

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.

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.

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).

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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.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the S200 and FX580 is 93 and 95 respectively.

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.