Canon SX200 IS vs Panasonic FZ200

Let's take a closer look at the Canon SX200 IS and Panasonic FZ200, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Canon and Panasonic. The resolution of the SX200 IS (12MP) and the FZ200 (12MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX200 IS was manufactured 4 years earlier than the FZ200 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Canon SX200 IS being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go into a full comparison, here is a short introduction of how the SX200 IS grades vs the FZ200 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX200 IS & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200. The entire galleries are available at Canon SX200 IS Gallery & Panasonic FZ200 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX200 IS features physical measurements 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 FZ200 has dimensions of 125mm x 87mm x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") having a weight of 588 grams (1.30 lbs).

Look at the Canon SX200 IS and Panasonic FZ200 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the SX200 IS against the FZ200.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the SX200 IS and FZ200 is 90 and 65 respectively.

Usually, it can be difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing purely by checking out a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SX200 IS and FZ200.

As you can see, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the exact same MP therefore you can expect comparable quality of pictures however you need to take the launch date of the cameras into account. The older SX200 IS will be behind with regard to sensor technology.