Canon SX200 IS vs Panasonic FH6
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Canon SX200 IS vs Panasonic FH6 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Canon SX200 IS vs Panasonic FH6 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX200 IS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6. The full galleries are available at Canon SX200 IS Gallery and Panasonic FH6 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX200 IS over the Panasonic FH6
SX200 IS | FH6 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More precise focus | ||
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH6 over the Canon SX200 IS
FH6 | SX200 IS | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Launched | January 2012 | ![]() | May 2009 | More modern by 32 months |
Common features in the Canon SX200 IS and Panasonic FH6
SX200 IS | FH6 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Equal 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).
See the Canon SX200 IS versus Panasonic FH6 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
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Travel Comparison

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Canon SX200 IS vs Panasonic FH6 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX200 IS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 | |
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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 |