Canon S200 vs Panasonic FX75

Below, we will be comparing the Canon S200 and Panasonic FX75, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Canon and Panasonic. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the S200 (10MP) and FX75 (14MP) and the S200 (1/1.7") and FX75 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor sizing.

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The S200 was introduced 3 years after the FX75 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief overview of how the S200 scores versus the FX75 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot S200 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75. The whole galleries are available at Canon S200 Gallery & Panasonic FX75 Gallery.

If you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and size. The Canon S200 comes with outer measurements of 100mm x 59mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.0") having a weight of 181 grams (0.40 lbs) while the Panasonic FX75 has specifications of 103mm x 55mm x 23mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the S200 compared to the FX75.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the S200 and FX75 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions just by viewing specs. The picture below might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the S200 and FX75.

All in all, each of the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The S200 using its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF easier and the Panasonic FX75 will render more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The fresher S200 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.