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Canon SX210 IS vs Panasonic FH2

Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
40
Overall
38
Canon PowerShot SX210 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35

Canon SX210 IS vs Panasonic FH2 Key Specs

Canon SX210 IS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-392mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 220g - 103 x 61 x 38mm
  • Revealed June 2010
  • Earlier Model is Canon SX200 IS
  • Refreshed by Canon SX230 HS
Panasonic FH2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
  • 121g - 94 x 54 x 19mm
  • Announced January 2011
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FS16
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Canon SX210 IS vs Panasonic FH2 Overview

Here is a extended overview of the Canon SX210 IS and Panasonic FH2, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the SX210 IS (14MP) and the FH2 (14MP) is very similar and they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX210 IS was unveiled 6 months earlier than the FH2 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a thorough comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the SX210 IS matches up against the FH2 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX210 IS over the Panasonic FH2

 SX210 IS FH2 
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH2 over the Canon SX210 IS

 FH2 SX210 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX210 IS and Panasonic FH2

 SX210 IS FH2 
AnnouncedJune 2010January 2011Similar generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

Canon SX210 IS vs Panasonic FH2 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX210 IS comes with physical measurements of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") along with a weight of 220 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FH2 has dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the SX210 IS compared to the FH2.

Canon SX210 IS vs Panasonic FH2 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the SX210 IS and FH2 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Canon SX210 IS vs Panasonic FH2 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX210 IS vs Panasonic FH2 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reading specs. The photograph underneath might provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX210 IS and FH2.

All in all, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact megapixels so you should expect similar quality of photographs although you might want to consider the production date of the products into consideration.

Canon SX210 IS vs Panasonic FH2 sensor size comparison

Canon SX210 IS vs Panasonic FH2 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX210 IS vs Panasonic FH2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX210 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FH2 as a Portrait photography camera
38
focusing manually
MP count good (14MP)
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
33
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
includes face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Street photography info
Panasonic FH2 Street photography info
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (220 grams)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
67
image stabilization (Optical)
features touch focus
lighter than competition in class (121g)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX210 IS
Sports photography with Panasonic FH2
43
incredible zoom range (28-392mm 14.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
slow frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
43
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
includes tracking autofocus
good battery life (270 CIPA)
low frames per second (4.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Travel photography features
Panasonic FH2 Travel photography features
68
lighter than average (220 grams)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
great reach (392mm)
missing Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
72
good battery life (270 shots)
lighter than competition in class (121 grams)
features touch focus
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
does not offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX210 IS
Landscape photography with Panasonic FH2
48
focusing manually
fairly wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
41
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
good battery life (270 shots)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Vlogging information
Panasonic FH2 Vlogging information
30
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (220g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone jack
32
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
lighter than competition in class (121g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic socket
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Canon SX210 IS vs Panasonic FH2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX210 IS and Panasonic FH2
 Canon PowerShot SX210 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-FH2
General Information
Make Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon PowerShot SX210 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2
Also called - Lumix DMC-FS16
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-06-16 2011-01-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 4 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 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 11
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-392mm (14.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.1-6.5
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 3.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro, Manual (3 levels) Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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 H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 220 grams (0.49 lbs) 121 grams (0.27 lbs)
Dimensions 103 x 61 x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") 94 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 270 photos
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-5L -
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $226 $149