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Canon SX200 IS vs Panasonic FH1

Portability
90
Imaging
34
Features
37
Overall
35
Canon PowerShot SX200 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Canon SX200 IS vs Panasonic FH1 Key Specs

Canon SX200 IS
(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
Panasonic FH1
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX200 IS over the Panasonic FH1

 SX200 IS FH1 
Manual focus More precise focusing
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH1 over the Canon SX200 IS

 FH1 SX200 IS 
LaunchedJanuary 2010May 2009More recent by 7 months

Common features in the Canon SX200 IS and Panasonic FH1

 SX200 IS FH1 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon SX200 IS vs Panasonic FH1 size comparison

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

Canon SX200 IS vs Panasonic FH1 top view buttons comparison

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.

Canon SX200 IS vs Panasonic FH1 sensor size comparison

Canon SX200 IS vs Panasonic FH1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX200 IS vs Panasonic FH1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Portrait photography advice
Panasonic FH1 Portrait photography advice
28
focusing manually
no external flash support
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
21
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Street photography details
Panasonic FH1 Street photography details
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (247g)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Sports photography highlights
Panasonic FH1 Sports photography highlights
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow fps (6.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Travel photography highlights
Panasonic FH1 Travel photography highlights
62
lighter than competitors (247 grams)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
very long zoom (336mm)
no Time Lapse function
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
58
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse mode
resolution not great (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Landscape photography info
Panasonic FH1 Landscape photography info
42
focusing manually
really wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Time Lapse function
32
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Vlogging highlights
Panasonic FH1 Vlogging highlights
29
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (247g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic support
29
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone jack
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Canon SX200 IS vs Panasonic FH1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX200 IS and Panasonic FH1
 Canon PowerShot SX200 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-FH1
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