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Canon S200 vs Panasonic FZ28

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
41
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot S200 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 front
Portability
72
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31

Canon S200 vs Panasonic FZ28 Key Specs

Canon S200
(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
  • Launched February 2014
Panasonic FZ28
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-486mm (F2.8-4.4) lens
  • 417g - 118 x 75 x 89mm
  • Launched January 2009
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Canon S200 vs Panasonic FZ28 Overview

Lets take a closer look at the Canon S200 vs Panasonic FZ28, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Canon and Panasonic. The resolution of the S200 (10MP) and the FZ28 (10MP) is very well matched but the S200 (1/1.7") and FZ28 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor size.

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The S200 was launched 5 years after the FZ28 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a more detailed comparison, here is a short summary of how the S200 matches up versus the FZ28 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon S200 over the Panasonic FZ28

 S200 FZ28 
LaunchedFebruary 2014January 2009Newer by 63 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ28 over the Canon S200

 FZ28 S200 

Common features in the Canon S200 and Panasonic FZ28

 S200 FZ28 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Canon S200 vs Panasonic FZ28 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon S200 comes with external measurements 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 FZ28 has dimensions of 118mm x 75mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") with a weight of 417 grams (0.92 lbs).

Check out the Canon S200 vs Panasonic FZ28 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is a front view size comparison of the S200 against the FZ28.

Canon S200 vs Panasonic FZ28 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S200 and FZ28 is 93 and 72 respectively.

Canon S200 vs Panasonic FZ28 top view buttons comparison

Canon S200 vs Panasonic FZ28 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its difficult to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reading through specifications. The image here may give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the S200 and FZ28.

To sum up, the 2 cameras feature the identical megapixel count but not the same sensor dimensions. The S200 includes the larger sensor which is going to make getting shallower depth of field simpler. The more modern S200 will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Canon S200 vs Panasonic FZ28 sensor size comparison

Canon S200 vs Panasonic FZ28 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon S200 vs Panasonic FZ28 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon S200
Portrait photography with Panasonic FZ28
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you can focus manually
comes with face detection autofocus
no external flash support
low MP (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
lacks RAW support
35
focusing manually
exports RAW formats
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Canon S200 Street photography advice
Panasonic FZ28 Street photography advice
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports touch to focus
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
lacks RAW support
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Canon S200 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FZ28 as a Sports photography camera
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
low MP (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
not so great battery life (200 per charge)
lacks phase detect autofocus
33
long zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
low resolution sensor (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon S200
Travel photography with Panasonic FZ28
64
supports touch to focus
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
doesn't have Timelapse function
not so great battery life (200 shots)
low MP (10MP)
does not have selfie friendly display
52
flash built-in
reasonably wide (27mm)
great reach (486mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
low resolution sensor (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon S200 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic FZ28 Landscape photography advice
46
you can focus manually
fairly wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
low MP (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
lacks RAW support
not so great battery life (200 per charge)
doesn't have Timelapse function
40
focusing manually
reasonably wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
low resolution sensor (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon S200 Vlogging information
Panasonic FZ28 Vlogging information
33
fairly wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
does not have selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone port
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reasonably wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic port
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Canon S200 vs Panasonic FZ28 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon S200 and Panasonic FZ28
 Canon PowerShot S200Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon PowerShot S200 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2014-02-21 2009-01-15
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 5 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 27-486mm (18.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.0-5.9 f/2.8-4.4
Macro focusing distance 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 4.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 461k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 2.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.00 m 8.50 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain Auto, Red-Eye Auto, On, Red-Eye On, Red-Eye Slow Sync, Off, Slow Sync (1&2)
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 @ 30 fps, 848 x 480, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 @ 30fps, 320 x 240 @ 10fps
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264 -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 181 gr (0.40 lbs) 417 gr (0.92 lbs)
Physical dimensions 100 x 59 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.0") 118 x 75 x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 27
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 17.9
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.1
DXO Low light rating not tested 79
Other
Battery life 200 shots -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID 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 Single Single
Cost at launch $293 $599