Canon SX200 IS vs Panasonic FX48

Below is a extended overview of the Canon SX200 IS versus Panasonic FX48, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the SX200 IS (12MP) and the FX48 (12MP) is fairly well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX200 IS was unveiled 4 months later than the FX48 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief summary of how the SX200 IS scores versus the FX48 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX200 IS & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SX200 IS Gallery & Panasonic FX48 Gallery.

For those who are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and size. The Canon SX200 IS features physical 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 FX48 has specifications of 95mm x 53mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") along with a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using at that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the SX200 IS against the FX48.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX200 IS and FX48 is 90 and 95 respectively.

Typically, it's difficult to see the gap between sensor measurements simply by checking specs. The visual underneath will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX200 IS and FX48.

As you can plainly see, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical resolution therefore you can expect similar quality of images although you would want to factor the launch date of the products into consideration.