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Canon SX200 IS vs Panasonic FH22

Portability
90
Imaging
34
Features
37
Overall
35
Canon PowerShot SX200 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22 front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
30
Overall
33

Canon SX200 IS vs Panasonic FH22 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
  • Announced May 2009
  • Successor is Canon SX210 IS
Panasonic FH22
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 170g - 100 x 57 x 27mm
  • Launched January 2010
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FS33
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Canon SX200 IS vs Panasonic FH22 Overview

The following is a extended comparison of the Canon SX200 IS and Panasonic FH22, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the SX200 IS (12MP) and the FH22 (14MP) is very similar and both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX200 IS was brought out 7 months prior to the FH22 so they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a thorough comparison, here is a short introduction of how the SX200 IS grades versus the FH22 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX200 IS over the Panasonic FH22

 SX200 IS FH22 
Manual focus More accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH22 over the Canon SX200 IS

 FH22 SX200 IS 
LaunchedJanuary 2010May 2009Newer by 7 months
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon SX200 IS and Panasonic FH22

 SX200 IS FH22 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Canon SX200 IS vs Panasonic FH22 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera, you need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX200 IS enjoys exterior measurements of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") having a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Panasonic FH22 has dimensions of 100mm x 57mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") and a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs).

Compare the Canon SX200 IS and Panasonic FH22 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the SX200 IS and the FH22.

Canon SX200 IS vs Panasonic FH22 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX200 IS and FH22 is 90 and 94 respectively.

Canon SX200 IS vs Panasonic FH22 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX200 IS vs Panasonic FH22 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is tough to envision the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing specifications. The image below may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SX200 IS and FH22.

To sum up, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Panasonic FH22 to offer you more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics more aggressively. The more aged SX200 IS is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon SX200 IS vs Panasonic FH22 sensor size comparison

Canon SX200 IS vs Panasonic FH22 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX200 IS vs Panasonic FH22 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX200 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FH22 as a Portrait photography camera
28
has manual focus
cannot use external flash
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
28
resolution is good (14MP)
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Street photography advice
Panasonic FH22 Street photography advice
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (247 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
features focus by touch
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Sports photography features
Panasonic FH22 Sports photography features
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second low (1.0 frames per second)
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX200 IS
Travel photography with Panasonic FH22
62
lighter than competition in class (247 grams)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
long zoom (336mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.4)
67
features focus by touch
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
no Timelapse recording
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Landscape photography advice
Panasonic FH22 Landscape photography advice
42
has manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
41
quite wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX200 IS
Vlogging with Panasonic FH22
29
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (247 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
does not feature selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone port
30
quite wide (28mm)
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone port
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Canon SX200 IS vs Panasonic FH22 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX200 IS and Panasonic FH22
 Canon PowerShot SX200 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-FH22
General Information
Brand Canon Panasonic
Model Canon PowerShot SX200 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-FS33
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 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 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-336mm (12.0x) 28-224mm (8.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.4-5.3 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 0cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per sec 5.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.20 m 5.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro, Manual Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
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), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 247g (0.54 lbs) 170g (0.37 lbs)
Physical dimensions 103 x 61 x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") 100 x 57 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model NB-5L -
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $329 $200