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Canon SX200 IS vs Panasonic GF2

Portability
90
Imaging
35
Features
37
Overall
35
Canon PowerShot SX200 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2 front
Portability
88
Imaging
48
Features
50
Overall
48

Canon SX200 IS vs Panasonic GF2 Key Specs

Canon SX200 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-336mm (F3.4-5.3) lens
  • 247g - 103 x 61 x 38mm
  • Announced May 2009
  • Successor is Canon SX210 IS
Panasonic GF2
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 310g - 113 x 68 x 33mm
  • Introduced February 2011
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic GF1
  • Refreshed by Panasonic GF3
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Canon SX200 IS vs Panasonic GF2 Overview

Here, we will be reviewing the Canon SX200 IS versus Panasonic GF2, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Canon and Panasonic. The resolution of the SX200 IS (12MP) and the GF2 (12MP) is pretty close but the SX200 IS (1/2.3") and GF2 (Four Thirds) boast different sensor sizing.

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The SX200 IS was unveiled 21 months before the GF2 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX200 IS being a Compact camera and the Panasonic GF2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the SX200 IS matches up versus the GF2 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX200 IS over the Panasonic GF2

 SX200 IS GF2 

Reasons to pick Panasonic GF2 over the Canon SX200 IS

 GF2 SX200 IS 
IntroducedFebruary 2011May 2009More recent by 21 months
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon SX200 IS and Panasonic GF2

 SX200 IS GF2 
Focus manually Very exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Canon SX200 IS vs Panasonic GF2 Physical Comparison

When you are going to lug around your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon SX200 IS has got physical measurements of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") with a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Panasonic GF2 has measurements of 113mm x 68mm x 33mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.3") along with a weight of 310 grams (0.68 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the SX200 IS compared to the GF2.

Canon SX200 IS vs Panasonic GF2 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the SX200 IS and GF2 is 90 and 88 respectively.

Canon SX200 IS vs Panasonic GF2 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX200 IS vs Panasonic GF2 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very tough to imagine the difference in sensor measurements simply by viewing technical specs. The graphic below might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX200 IS and GF2.

As you have seen, both of the cameras come with the identical MP albeit different sensor measurements. The SX200 IS features the smaller sensor which is going to make getting shallow depth of field harder. The older SX200 IS will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Canon SX200 IS vs Panasonic GF2 sensor size comparison

Canon SX200 IS vs Panasonic GF2 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX200 IS vs Panasonic GF2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Portrait photography factors
Panasonic GF2 Portrait photography factors
29
manual focus
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
60
has manual focus
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
includes face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
megapixel count low (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Canon SX200 IS as a Street photography camera
Panasonic GF2 as a Street photography camera
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (247 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
65
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Sports photography features
Panasonic GF2 Sports photography features
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second low (1.0 frames/s)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
38
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
includes tracking focus
low fps (3.0 fps)
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
low battery (300 CIPA)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Travel photography advice
Panasonic GF2 Travel photography advice
63
lighter than competition in class (247g)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
great reach (336mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
52
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse function
low battery (300 shots)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Landscape photography information
Panasonic GF2 Landscape photography information
43
manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
55
has manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
low battery (300 per charge)
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX200 IS
Vlogging with Panasonic GF2
30
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (247g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic support
32
touch screen
includes face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
doesn't have microphone port
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Canon SX200 IS vs Panasonic GF2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX200 IS and Panasonic GF2
 Canon PowerShot SX200 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-GF2
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon PowerShot SX200 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2009-05-14 2011-02-24
Body design Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 23
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens zoom range 28-336mm (12.0x) -
Largest aperture f/3.4-5.3 -
Macro focusing range 0cm -
Available lenses - 107
Crop factor 5.8 2.1
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech - TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.20 m 6.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro, Manual Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG AVCHD, Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 247 grams (0.54 lb) 310 grams (0.68 lb)
Physical dimensions 103 x 61 x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") 113 x 68 x 33mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 54
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 21.2
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.3
DXO Low light rating not tested 506
Other
Battery life - 300 pictures
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-5L -
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images))
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $329 $330