Canon SX200 IS vs Panasonic FH7
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Canon SX200 IS vs Panasonic FH7 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
- Launched May 2009
- Renewed by Canon SX210 IS
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
- 126g - 95 x 56 x 19mm
- Revealed September 2011
- Also Known as Lumix DMC-FS22

Canon SX200 IS vs Panasonic FH7 Overview
On this page, we are contrasting the Canon SX200 IS and Panasonic FH7, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Panasonic. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the SX200 IS (12MP) and FH7 (16MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

The SX200 IS was launched 3 years earlier than the FH7 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before going straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the SX200 IS scores vs the FH7 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Canon SX200 IS vs Panasonic FH7 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX200 IS & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SX200 IS Gallery & Panasonic FH7 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX200 IS over the Panasonic FH7
SX200 IS | FH7 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial precise focusing |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH7 over the Canon SX200 IS
FH7 | SX200 IS | |||
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Revealed | September 2011 | ![]() | May 2009 | Fresher by 28 months |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Canon SX200 IS and Panasonic FH7
SX200 IS | FH7 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal display size |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Equal display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen |
Canon SX200 IS vs Panasonic FH7 Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and size. The Canon SX200 IS enjoys exterior dimensions of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Panasonic FH7 has specifications of 95mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).
Examine the Canon SX200 IS and Panasonic FH7 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the SX200 IS vs the FH7.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the SX200 IS and FH7 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Canon SX200 IS vs Panasonic FH7 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing merely by researching a spec sheet. The photograph below will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX200 IS and FH7.
Clearly, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Panasonic FH7 to provide you with more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos more aggressively. The older SX200 IS will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Canon SX200 IS vs Panasonic FH7 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX200 IS vs Panasonic FH7 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX200 IS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Panasonic |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX200 IS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 |
Otherwise known as | - | Lumix DMC-FS22 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2009-05-14 | 2011-09-07 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | Venus Engine IV |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-336mm (12.0x) | 28-112mm (4.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.4-5.3 | f/3.1-6.5 |
Macro focus distance | 0cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15 secs | 60 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/3200 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0fps | 4.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 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 | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
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) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 247 gr (0.54 lbs) | 126 gr (0.28 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 103 x 61 x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") | 95 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 life | - | 260 photos |
Battery format | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | 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 |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail pricing | $329 | $149 |