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Canon SX210 IS vs Panasonic FZ200

Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
40
Overall
38
Canon PowerShot SX210 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200 front
Portability
65
Imaging
36
Features
64
Overall
47

Canon SX210 IS vs Panasonic FZ200 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
  • Introduced June 2010
  • Replaced the Canon SX200 IS
  • Successor is Canon SX230 HS
Panasonic FZ200
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8) lens
  • 588g - 125 x 87 x 110mm
  • Revealed July 2012
  • Replaced the Panasonic FZ100
  • New Model is Panasonic FZ300
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Canon SX210 IS vs Panasonic FZ200 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Canon SX210 IS and Panasonic FZ200, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Canon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the SX210 IS (14MP) and the FZ200 (12MP) is pretty comparable and they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX210 IS was introduced 3 years prior to the FZ200 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX210 IS being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the SX210 IS grades versus the FZ200 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX210 IS over the Panasonic FZ200

 SX210 IS FZ200 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ200 over the Canon SX210 IS

 FZ200 SX210 IS 
RevealedJuly 2012June 2010Newer by 25 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Canon SX210 IS and Panasonic FZ200

 SX210 IS FZ200 
Manually focus More exact focus
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Canon SX210 IS vs Panasonic FZ200 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to travel with your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and size. The Canon SX210 IS has outside 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) while the Panasonic FZ200 has specifications of 125mm x 87mm x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") and a weight of 588 grams (1.30 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the SX210 IS against the FZ200.

Canon SX210 IS vs Panasonic FZ200 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX210 IS and FZ200 is 90 and 65 respectively.

Canon SX210 IS vs Panasonic FZ200 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX210 IS vs Panasonic FZ200 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is difficult to picture the difference in sensor dimensions only by going through specifications. The pic below may give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX210 IS and FZ200.

To sum up, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Canon SX210 IS to produce more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots a little more aggressively. The more aged SX210 IS will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Canon SX210 IS vs Panasonic FZ200 sensor size comparison

Canon SX210 IS vs Panasonic FZ200 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX210 IS vs Panasonic FZ200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX210 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FZ200 as a Portrait photography camera
38
manual focus
good MP (14MP)
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
48
has manual focus
flash sync is higher than normal (1/4,000 seconds)
provides face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX210 IS
Street photography with Panasonic FZ200
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (220 grams)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
57
screen articulates
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
sensor is small (1/2.3")
heavier than competition in class (588 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX210 IS as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FZ200 as a Sports photography camera
43
great zoom range (28-392mm 14.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
max frames per second low (1.0 fps)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
46
incredible zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking focus
better than average battery power (540 shots)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Travel photography factors
Panasonic FZ200 Travel photography factors
68
lighter than competitors in class (220g)
good MP (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
very long zoom (392mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
55
better than average battery power (540 CIPA)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
reasonably wide (25mm)
long reach (600mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (588g)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX210 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FZ200 as a Landscape photography camera
48
manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
48
has manual focus
reasonably wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
better than average battery power (540 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Vlogging features
Panasonic FZ200 Vlogging features
30
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (220g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic support
63
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have mic support
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
heavier than competition in class (588 grams)
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Canon SX210 IS vs Panasonic FZ200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX210 IS and Panasonic FZ200
 Canon PowerShot SX210 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200
General Information
Company Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon PowerShot SX210 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2010-06-16 2012-07-18
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4 Venus Engine VII FHD
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum boosted ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 23
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-392mm (14.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/2.8
Macro focusing distance 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology - Free-Angle TFT Screen LCD Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,312 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/3200s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 12.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 13.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro, Manual (3 levels) Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/4000s
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) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (240, 120, 30, 25 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 220g (0.49 lbs) 588g (1.30 lbs)
Dimensions 103 x 61 x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") 125 x 87 x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 37
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 19.1
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.8
DXO Low light rating not tested 114
Other
Battery life - 540 images
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-5L -
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $226 $499