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Canon SX200 IS vs Panasonic FH2

Portability
90 Imaging
34 Features
37 Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX200 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 front
Portability
96 Imaging
36 Features
33 Overall
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Canon SX200 IS vs Panasonic FH2 Key Specs

Canon SX200 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Replacement is Canon SX210 IS
Panasonic FH2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
  • 121g - 94 x 54 x 19mm
  • Released January 2011
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FS16
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Canon SX200 IS vs Panasonic FH2 Overview

Let's look more closely at the Canon SX200 IS and Panasonic FH2, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Panasonic. The resolution of the SX200 IS (12MP) and the FH2 (14MP) is pretty close and both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX200 IS was unveiled 20 months prior to the FH2 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a thorough comparison, here is a concise view of how the SX200 IS scores versus the FH2 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX200 IS over the Panasonic FH2

          

          

            
 SX200 IS FH2 
Focus manually  More precise focus
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH2 over the Canon SX200 IS

          

          

            
 FH2 SX200 IS 
ReleasedJanuary 2011May 2009More modern by 20 months
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Canon SX200 IS and Panasonic FH2

          

          

            
 SX200 IS FH2 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen  Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen  Missing Touch friendly screen
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Canon SX200 IS vs Panasonic FH2 Physical Comparison

          

          

            
For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera, you will have to think about its weight and size. The Canon SX200 IS comes with outer dimensions of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") having a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FH2 has specifications of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") and a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).
Check out the Canon SX200 IS and Panasonic FH2 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 change dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the SX200 IS vs the FH2.
Canon SX200 IS vs Panasonic FH2 size comparison
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX200 IS and FH2 is 90 and 96 respectively.
Canon SX200 IS vs Panasonic FH2 top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Canon SX200 IS vs Panasonic FH2 Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
Sometimes, it is difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizes just by looking through a spec sheet. The image below will give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX200 IS and FH2.
Clearly, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Panasonic FH2 to provide you with greater detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more aged SX200 IS will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

            Canon SX200 IS vs Panasonic FH2 sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Canon SX200 IS vs Panasonic FH2 Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Canon SX200 IS vs Panasonic FH2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
Canon SX200 IS Portrait photography features
Panasonic FH2 Portrait photography features
28
 focusing manually
 no external flash support
 megapixel count low (12MP)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
33
 sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
 has face detection focus
 no manual focus
 no manual control
 no external flash support
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
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Street Comparison
Canon SX200 IS Street photography highlights
Panasonic FH2 Street photography highlights
60
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competitors (247 grams)
 fixed screen
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
66
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 offers touch to focus
 lighter than competition (121g)
 no moving screen
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison
Canon SX200 IS Sports photography info
Panasonic FH2 Sports photography info
27
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 max frames per second low (1.0 fps)
 megapixel count low (12MP)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect AF
43
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
 has tracking autofocus
 better than average battery (270 CIPA)
 continuous shooting slow (4.0 frames/s)
 no shutter priority mode
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Canon SX200 IS Travel photography features
Panasonic FH2 Travel photography features
62
 lighter than competitors (247g)
 has built in flash
 quite wide (28mm)
 great zoom (336mm)
 lack of Timelapse function
 megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 slow max aperture (f3.4)
72
 better than average battery (270 shots)
 lighter than competition (121 grams)
 offers touch to focus
 sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
 has built in flash
 pretty wide (28mm)
 doesn't have Timelapse function
 doesn't have selfie friendly screen
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison
Canon SX200 IS Landscape photography info
Panasonic FH2 Landscape photography info
42
 focusing manually
 quite wide (28mm)
 screen is a good size (3 inch)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f3.4)
 megapixel count low (12MP)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
 lack of Timelapse function
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 pretty wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
 better than average battery (270 per charge)
 no manual focus
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
 screen is somewhat small (2.7")
 no manual control
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
 doesn't have Timelapse function
Photography Glossary
Vlogging Comparison
 Canon SX200 IS as a Vlogging camera
 Panasonic FH2 as a Vlogging camera
29
 quite wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competitors (247g)
 slow max aperture (f3.4)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
 lack of external microphone support
32
 pretty wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 has face detection focus
 lighter than competition (121 grams)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
 doesn't have selfie friendly screen
 low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
 doesn't have external microphone jack
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Canon SX200 IS vs Panasonic FH2 Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX200 IS and Panasonic FH2
 Canon PowerShot SX200 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-FH2
General Information
Brand Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon PowerShot SX200 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2
Also called as - Lumix DMC-FS16
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-05-14 2011-01-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Venus Engine IV
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 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW format    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
AF touch    
AF continuous    
AF single    
AF tracking    
Selective AF    
Center weighted AF    
Multi area AF    
AF live view    
Face detection focusing    
Contract detection focusing    
Phase detection focusing    
Total focus points 9 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-336mm (12.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.4-5.3 f/3.1-6.5
Macro focusing distance 0cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch friendly    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 4.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance 3.20 m 3.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro, Manual Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash    
AE bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum 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
Environmental seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 247 grams (0.54 pounds) 121 grams (0.27 pounds)
Physical dimensions 103 x 61 x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") 94 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 life - 270 pictures
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-5L -
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording    
Storage media SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $329 $149