Canon SX270 HS vs Panasonic FH22
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Canon SX270 HS vs Panasonic FH22 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-500mm (F3.5-6.8) lens
- 233g - 106 x 63 x 33mm
- Revealed March 2013
- Succeeded the Canon SX260 HS
- Successor is Canon SX280 HS
(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
- Released January 2010
- Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FS33

Canon SX270 HS vs Panasonic FH22 Overview
Below, we will be matching up the Canon SX270 HS versus Panasonic FH22, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the SX270 HS (12MP) and the FH22 (14MP) is pretty close and they come with the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

The SX270 HS was launched 3 years after the FH22 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting in to a full comparison, below is a concise summation of how the SX270 HS grades versus the FH22 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon SX270 HS vs Panasonic FH22 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX270 HS & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX270 HS Gallery & Panasonic FH22 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX270 HS over the Panasonic FH22
SX270 HS | FH22 | |||
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Released | March 2013 | ![]() | January 2010 | More modern by 39 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | Very exact focusing | ||
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH22 over the Canon SX270 HS
FH22 | SX270 HS | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Canon SX270 HS and Panasonic FH22
SX270 HS | FH22 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical screen size |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither offers selfie screen |
Canon SX270 HS vs Panasonic FH22 Physical Comparison
If you are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon SX270 HS offers outer dimensions of 106mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 233 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FH22 has proportions of 100mm x 57mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") along with a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs).
Look at the Canon SX270 HS versus Panasonic FH22 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the SX270 HS against the FH22.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX270 HS and FH22 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Canon SX270 HS vs Panasonic FH22 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it's difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizes merely by researching specifications. The image here should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX270 HS and FH22.
To sum up, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Panasonic FH22 to provide you with more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures much more aggressively. The younger SX270 HS is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon SX270 HS vs Panasonic FH22 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX270 HS vs Panasonic FH22 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX270 HS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Panasonic |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX270 HS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22 |
Also called | - | Lumix DMC-FS33 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2013-03-21 | 2010-01-06 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Digic 6 | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 14MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4320 x 3240 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-500mm (20.0x) | 28-224mm (8.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.5-6.8 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focus range | 5cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 461k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 60 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/3200 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 4.0 frames/s | 5.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 3.50 m | 5.80 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 | 233g (0.51 pounds) | 170g (0.37 pounds) |
Dimensions | 106 x 63 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") | 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 life | 210 shots | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NB-6L | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Price at launch | $284 | $200 |