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Canon SX200 IS vs Panasonic S1

Portability
90
Imaging
34
Features
37
Overall
35
Canon PowerShot SX200 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Canon SX200 IS vs Panasonic S1 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
  • Replacement is Canon SX210 IS
Panasonic S1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 117g - 99 x 59 x 21mm
  • Launched January 2011
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Canon SX200 IS vs Panasonic S1 Overview

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Canon SX200 IS versus Panasonic S1, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the SX200 IS (12MP) and the S1 (12MP) is very close and they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX200 IS was unveiled 20 months earlier than the S1 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a in-depth comparison, below is a short view of how the SX200 IS scores against the S1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Canon SX200 IS over the Panasonic S1

 SX200 IS S1 
Manual focus Very precise focus
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Panasonic S1 over the Canon SX200 IS

 S1 SX200 IS 
LaunchedJanuary 2011May 2009Fresher by 20 months

Common features in the Canon SX200 IS and Panasonic S1

 SX200 IS S1 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Canon SX200 IS vs Panasonic S1 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon SX200 IS provides physical measurements of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") along with a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) whilst the Panasonic S1 has measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Check the Canon SX200 IS versus Panasonic S1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the SX200 IS against the S1.

Canon SX200 IS vs Panasonic S1 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX200 IS and S1 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Canon SX200 IS vs Panasonic S1 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX200 IS vs Panasonic S1 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its hard to picture the gap in sensor sizing just by researching technical specs. The photograph underneath might provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX200 IS and S1.

As you can tell, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the identical resolution therefore you can expect comparable quality of photographs although you need to take the launch date of the cameras into account. The older SX200 IS will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Canon SX200 IS vs Panasonic S1 sensor size comparison

Canon SX200 IS vs Panasonic S1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX200 IS vs Panasonic S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX200 IS
Portrait photography with Panasonic S1
28
focusing manually
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
21
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Street photography info
Panasonic S1 Street photography info
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (247g)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (117g)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX200 IS as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic S1 as a Sports photography camera
27
image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
27
image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Travel photography factors
Panasonic S1 Travel photography factors
62
lighter than competition in class (247g)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
very long reach (336mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
62
lighter than others in class (117g)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic S1 Landscape photography highlights
42
focusing manually
rather wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
32
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Vlogging information
Panasonic S1 Vlogging information
29
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (247 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic support
31
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (117g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone port
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Canon SX200 IS vs Panasonic S1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX200 IS and Panasonic S1
 Canon PowerShot SX200 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-S1
General Information
Brand Canon Panasonic
Model Canon PowerShot SX200 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-05-14 2011-01-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Venus Engine IV
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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 11
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-336mm (12.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.4-5.3 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focus distance 0cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set 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
AEB
WB 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 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 247 gr (0.54 lbs) 117 gr (0.26 lbs)
Dimensions 103 x 61 x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") 99 x 59 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 240 photos
Battery form - 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 One One
Launch pricing $329 $269