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Canon SX200 IS vs Panasonic FH6

Portability
90
Imaging
34
Features
37
Overall
35
Canon PowerShot SX200 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
29
Overall
33

Canon SX200 IS vs Panasonic FH6 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
  • Released May 2009
  • Successor is Canon SX210 IS
Panasonic FH6
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.5-6.4) lens
  • 119g - 96 x 56 x 20mm
  • Launched January 2012
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Canon SX200 IS vs Panasonic FH6 Overview

Following is a in-depth assessment of the Canon SX200 IS versus Panasonic FH6, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the SX200 IS (12MP) and the FH6 (14MP) is fairly close and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX200 IS was revealed 3 years earlier than the FH6 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a in depth comparison, below is a brief view of how the SX200 IS scores vs the FH6 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX200 IS over the Panasonic FH6

 SX200 IS FH6 
Focus manually More precise focus
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH6 over the Canon SX200 IS

 FH6 SX200 IS 
LaunchedJanuary 2012May 2009More modern by 32 months

Common features in the Canon SX200 IS and Panasonic FH6

 SX200 IS FH6 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Canon SX200 IS vs Panasonic FH6 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon SX200 IS features external dimensions of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") and a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FH6 has proportions of 96mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have during that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the SX200 IS compared to the FH6.

Canon SX200 IS vs Panasonic FH6 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX200 IS and FH6 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Canon SX200 IS vs Panasonic FH6 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX200 IS vs Panasonic FH6 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizes only by researching specifications. The picture here should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SX200 IS and FH6.

To sum up, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Panasonic FH6 to provide you with greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics much more aggressively. The more aged SX200 IS will be behind in sensor innovation.

Canon SX200 IS vs Panasonic FH6 sensor size comparison

Canon SX200 IS vs Panasonic FH6 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX200 IS vs Panasonic FH6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Portrait photography info
Panasonic FH6 Portrait photography info
28
has manual focus
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
33
MP count good (14 megapixels)
includes face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX200 IS
Street photography with Panasonic FH6
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (247g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (119 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Sports photography factors
Panasonic FH6 Sports photography factors
27
image stabilization (Optical)
max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
better than average battery life (280 per charge)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX200 IS as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FH6 as a Travel photography camera
62
lighter than competitors in class (247g)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
great zoom (336mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
70
better than average battery life (280 shots)
lighter than competition (119 grams)
MP count good (14MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX200 IS
Landscape photography with Panasonic FH6
42
has manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
41
quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
better than average battery life (280 CIPA)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Vlogging factors
Panasonic FH6 Vlogging factors
29
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (247 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone support
32
quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
lighter than competition (119 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone socket
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Canon SX200 IS vs Panasonic FH6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX200 IS and Panasonic FH6
 Canon PowerShot SX200 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-FH6
General Information
Brand Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon PowerShot SX200 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-05-14 2012-01-09
Physical type 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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-336mm (12.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.4-5.3 f/2.5-6.4
Macro focusing range 0cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.20 m 4.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro, Manual Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 247g (0.54 pounds) 119g (0.26 pounds)
Dimensions 103 x 61 x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") 96 x 56 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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 life - 280 photos
Type 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
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $329 $129