Canon SX200 IS vs Panasonic FH27

On this page, we will be analyzing the Canon SX200 IS versus Panasonic FH27, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and Panasonic. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the SX200 IS (12MP) and FH27 (16MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX200 IS was announced 20 months before the FH27 which makes them a generation apart from each other. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a quick overview of how the SX200 IS scores vs the FH27 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX200 IS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX200 IS Gallery and Panasonic FH27 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and volume. The Canon SX200 IS provides physical measurements of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FH27 has sizing of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") and a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

Check the Canon SX200 IS versus Panasonic FH27 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have at that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the SX200 IS against the FH27.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the SX200 IS and FH27 is 90 and 94 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very hard to envision the difference between sensor measurements simply by reading specifications. The graphic here will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SX200 IS and FH27.

To sum up, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Panasonic FH27 to deliver more detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The older SX200 IS is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.