Canon SX200 IS vs Panasonic FH1
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Canon SX200 IS vs Panasonic FH1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-336mm (F3.4-5.3) lens
- 247g - 103 x 61 x 38mm
- Revealed May 2009
- New Model is Canon SX210 IS
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
- 163g - 98 x 55 x 23mm
- Launched January 2010
- Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FS10

Canon SX200 IS vs Panasonic FH1 Overview
Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Canon SX200 IS vs Panasonic FH1, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the SX200 IS (12MP) and the FH1 (12MP) is pretty close and they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The SX200 IS was manufactured 7 months before the FH1 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the SX200 IS grades vs the FH1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Canon SX200 IS vs Panasonic FH1 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX200 IS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX200 IS Gallery and Panasonic FH1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX200 IS over the Panasonic FH1
SX200 IS | FH1 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More precise focusing | ||
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH1 over the Canon SX200 IS
FH1 | SX200 IS | |||
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Launched | January 2010 | ![]() | May 2009 | More recent by 7 months |
Common features in the Canon SX200 IS and Panasonic FH1
SX200 IS | FH1 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither has selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither has Touch friendly screen |
Canon SX200 IS vs Panasonic FH1 Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon SX200 IS has physical measurements of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") with a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Panasonic FH1 has sizing of 98mm x 55mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 163 grams (0.36 lbs).
See the Canon SX200 IS vs Panasonic FH1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the SX200 IS and the FH1.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SX200 IS and FH1 is 90 and 95 respectively.

Canon SX200 IS vs Panasonic FH1 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it's hard to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements simply by researching a spec sheet. The photograph underneath should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX200 IS and FH1.
Clearly, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact resolution so you should expect comparable quality of images however you would want to factor the production date of the cameras into account. The older SX200 IS will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

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Canon SX200 IS vs Panasonic FH1 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX200 IS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Panasonic |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX200 IS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 |
Otherwise known as | - | Lumix DMC-FS10 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2009-05-14 | 2010-01-06 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-336mm (12.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.4-5.3 | f/2.8-6.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 0cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Display resolution | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15 seconds | 60 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/3200 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames per second | 6.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.20 m | 6.80 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro, Manual | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 247 grams (0.54 lbs) | 163 grams (0.36 lbs) |
Dimensions | 103 x 61 x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") | 98 x 55 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery ID | NB-5L | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Cost at release | $329 | $150 |