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Canon SX120 IS vs Panasonic FH22

Portability
87
Imaging
33
Features
28
Overall
31
Canon PowerShot SX120 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22 front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
30
Overall
33

Canon SX120 IS vs Panasonic FH22 Key Specs

Canon SX120 IS
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-360mm (F2.8-4.3) lens
  • 285g - 111 x 71 x 45mm
  • Released August 2009
Panasonic FH22
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 170g - 100 x 57 x 27mm
  • Launched January 2010
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FS33
Photography Glossary

Canon SX120 IS vs Panasonic FH22 Overview

Following is a extended overview of the Canon SX120 IS and Panasonic FH22, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the SX120 IS (10MP) and FH22 (14MP) and the SX120 IS (1/2.5") and FH22 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor sizes.

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The SX120 IS was released 4 months earlier than the FH22 and they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short highlight of how the SX120 IS matches up against the FH22 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX120 IS over the Panasonic FH22

 SX120 IS FH22 
Focus manually Very exact focusing

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH22 over the Canon SX120 IS

 FH22 SX120 IS 
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon SX120 IS and Panasonic FH22

 SX120 IS FH22 
LaunchedAugust 2009January 2010Same generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Canon SX120 IS vs Panasonic FH22 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry around your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and size. The Canon SX120 IS has got external dimensions of 111mm x 71mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") and a weight of 285 grams (0.63 lbs) while the Panasonic FH22 has specifications of 100mm x 57mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") along with a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX120 IS and Panasonic FH22 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the SX120 IS and the FH22.

Canon SX120 IS vs Panasonic FH22 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX120 IS and FH22 is 87 and 94 respectively.

Canon SX120 IS vs Panasonic FH22 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX120 IS vs Panasonic FH22 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizes just by going through specifications. The image here should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SX120 IS and FH22.

Plainly, the two cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The SX120 IS due to its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field harder and the Panasonic FH22 will produce more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots way more aggressively.

Canon SX120 IS vs Panasonic FH22 sensor size comparison

Canon SX120 IS vs Panasonic FH22 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX120 IS vs Panasonic FH22 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX120 IS
Portrait photography with Panasonic FH22
33
you can focus manually
great flash sync speed (1/500s)
no external flash support
low MP (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.5")
no RAW format
28
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX120 IS
Street photography with Panasonic FH22
51
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.5")
no RAW format
more heavy than competition in class (285g)
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features focus by touch
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX120 IS Sports photography factors
Panasonic FH22 Sports photography factors
26
has image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
low MP (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.5")
no phase detect auto focus
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX120 IS
Travel photography with Panasonic FH22
51
has built in flash
very long zoom (360mm)
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (285 grams)
low MP (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
67
features focus by touch
megapixel count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX120 IS Landscape photography info
Panasonic FH22 Landscape photography info
36
you can focus manually
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
low MP (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.5")
no RAW format
no Timelapse mode
41
reasonably wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not available
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX120 IS
Vlogging with Panasonic FH22
23
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
no microphone port
more heavy than competition in class (285g)
30
reasonably wide (28mm)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic socket
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Canon SX120 IS vs Panasonic FH22 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX120 IS and Panasonic FH22
 Canon PowerShot SX120 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-FH22
General Information
Brand Name Canon Panasonic
Model Canon PowerShot SX120 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22
Also called as - Lumix DMC-FS33
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-08-19 2010-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.5" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 5.744 x 4.308mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 24.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-360mm (10.0x) 28-224mm (8.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-4.3 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 6.3 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2500 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m 5.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/500 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 160 x 120 (15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 285 grams (0.63 lbs) 170 grams (0.37 lbs)
Physical dimensions 111 x 71 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") 100 x 57 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1")
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 model 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $249 $200