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Canon SX200 IS vs Panasonic FH20

Portability
90
Imaging
35
Features
37
Overall
35
Canon PowerShot SX200 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30

Canon SX200 IS vs Panasonic FH20 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
  • Released May 2009
  • Replacement is Canon SX210 IS
Panasonic FH20
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 178g - 100 x 56 x 28mm
  • Revealed January 2010
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FS30
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Canon SX200 IS vs Panasonic FH20 Overview

Following is a complete comparison of the Canon SX200 IS and Panasonic FH20, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the SX200 IS (12MP) and the FH20 (14MP) is very similar and both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX200 IS was launched 7 months prior to the FH20 so they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple summation of how the SX200 IS grades against the FH20 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX200 IS over the Panasonic FH20

 SX200 IS FH20 
Focus manually More exact focusing
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH20 over the Canon SX200 IS

 FH20 SX200 IS 
RevealedJanuary 2010May 2009More modern by 7 months

Common features in the Canon SX200 IS and Panasonic FH20

 SX200 IS FH20 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

Canon SX200 IS vs Panasonic FH20 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon SX200 IS comes with external dimensions of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Panasonic FH20 has proportions of 100mm x 56mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") having a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have during that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the SX200 IS compared to the FH20.

Canon SX200 IS vs Panasonic FH20 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX200 IS and FH20 is 90 and 93 respectively.

Canon SX200 IS vs Panasonic FH20 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX200 IS vs Panasonic FH20 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very difficult to visualize the gap between sensor sizes purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The pic underneath may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX200 IS and FH20.

Clearly, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Panasonic FH20 to deliver more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos way more aggressively. The more aged SX200 IS is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Canon SX200 IS vs Panasonic FH20 sensor size comparison

Canon SX200 IS vs Panasonic FH20 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX200 IS vs Panasonic FH20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Portrait photography info
Panasonic FH20 Portrait photography info
29
focusing manually
can't use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
28
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Street photography details
Panasonic FH20 Street photography details
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (247g)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Sports photography features
Panasonic FH20 Sports photography features
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
slow fps (5.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Travel photography information
Panasonic FH20 Travel photography information
63
lighter than competition in class (247g)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
long reach (336mm)
no Time Lapse recording
low MP (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
64
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
does not offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Landscape photography information
Panasonic FH20 Landscape photography information
43
focusing manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
low MP (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
37
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX200 IS as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FH20 as a Vlogging camera
30
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (247g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic port
28
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic support
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Canon SX200 IS vs Panasonic FH20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX200 IS and Panasonic FH20
 Canon PowerShot SX200 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-FH20
General Information
Company Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon PowerShot SX200 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20
Alternate name - Lumix DMC-FS30
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-05-14 2010-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-336mm (12.0x) 28-224mm (8.0x)
Max aperture f/3.4-5.3 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 0cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.20 m 5.80 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro, Manual Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 247 grams (0.54 lb) 178 grams (0.39 lb)
Physical dimensions 103 x 61 x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") 100 x 56 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1")
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 feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $329 $179