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Canon SX200 IS vs Panasonic FH5

Portability
90
Imaging
35
Features
37
Overall
35
Canon PowerShot SX200 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
31
Overall
35

Canon SX200 IS vs Panasonic FH5 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
  • Successor is Canon SX210 IS
Panasonic FH5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FS18
Photography Glossary

Canon SX200 IS vs Panasonic FH5 Overview

Here, we are reviewing the Canon SX200 IS versus Panasonic FH5, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the SX200 IS (12MP) and FH5 (16MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX200 IS was brought out 20 months earlier than the FH5 making them a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a concise view of how the SX200 IS scores versus the FH5 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX200 IS over the Panasonic FH5

 SX200 IS FH5 
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH5 over the Canon SX200 IS

 FH5 SX200 IS 
ReleasedJanuary 2011May 2009More recent by 20 months

Common features in the Canon SX200 IS and Panasonic FH5

 SX200 IS FH5 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Canon SX200 IS vs Panasonic FH5 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Canon SX200 IS has got external measurements of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") and a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Panasonic FH5 has specifications of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") having a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX200 IS versus Panasonic FH5 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the SX200 IS compared to the FH5.

Canon SX200 IS vs Panasonic FH5 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the SX200 IS and FH5 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Canon SX200 IS vs Panasonic FH5 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX200 IS vs Panasonic FH5 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its difficult to picture the difference in sensor measurements just by researching specifications. The graphic underneath will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SX200 IS and FH5.

To sum up, both cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Panasonic FH5 to provide you with more detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos way more aggressively. The older SX200 IS will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Canon SX200 IS vs Panasonic FH5 sensor size comparison

Canon SX200 IS vs Panasonic FH5 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX200 IS vs Panasonic FH5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX200 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FH5 as a Portrait photography camera
29
has manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
34
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has face detect focus
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX200 IS as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FH5 as a Street photography camera
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (247 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
has touch to focus
lighter than average in class (121g)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Sports photography highlights
Panasonic FH5 Sports photography highlights
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
has tracking focus
max fps very slow (4.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Travel photography features
Panasonic FH5 Travel photography features
63
lighter than others in class (247 grams)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
long zoom (336mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
71
lighter than average in class (121g)
has touch to focus
decent megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Landscape photography details
Panasonic FH5 Landscape photography details
43
has manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
38
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Vlogging details
Panasonic FH5 Vlogging details
30
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (247 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic support
33
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
lighter than average in class (121g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone socket
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Canon SX200 IS vs Panasonic FH5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX200 IS and Panasonic FH5
 Canon PowerShot SX200 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-FH5
General Information
Make Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon PowerShot SX200 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-FS18
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-05-14 2011-01-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 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 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-336mm (12.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.4-5.3 f/3.1-6.5
Macro focusing range 0cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per second 4.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.20 m 3.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro, Manual Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 247 grams (0.54 lb) 121 grams (0.27 lb)
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 - 260 pictures
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-5L -
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $329 $169