Canon SX220 HS vs Panasonic F5
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Canon SX220 HS vs Panasonic F5 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-392mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- n/ag - 106 x 59 x 33mm
- Announced February 2011
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
- 121g - 97 x 58 x 22mm
- Announced January 2013
Canon SX220 HS vs Panasonic F5 Overview
Lets look much closer at the Canon SX220 HS vs Panasonic F5, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the SX220 HS (12MP) and the F5 (14MP) is pretty similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Google AI Gemini Could Enhance iPhone Experience, Talks SuggestThe SX220 HS was brought out 23 months prior to the F5 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before we go straight to a complete comparison, here is a short summation of how the SX220 HS scores against the F5 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Canon SX220 HS vs Panasonic F5 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon SX220 HS & Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SX220 HS Gallery & Panasonic F5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX220 HS over the Panasonic F5
SX220 HS | F5 | |||
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Manual focus | Very precise focusing | |||
Screen size | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 461k | 230k | Clearer screen (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic F5 over the Canon SX220 HS
F5 | SX220 HS | |||
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Announced | January 2013 | February 2011 | More modern by 23 months |
Common features in the Canon SX220 HS and Panasonic F5
SX220 HS | F5 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Lack of Touch friendly screen |
Canon SX220 HS vs Panasonic F5 Physical Comparison
If you're looking to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX220 HS offers external dimensions of 106mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) while the Panasonic F5 has dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).
Take a look at the Canon SX220 HS vs Panasonic F5 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the SX220 HS vs the F5.
Using size and weight, the portability score of the SX220 HS and F5 is 96 and 96 respectively.
Canon SX220 HS vs Panasonic F5 Sensor Comparison
Generally, its difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizes merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The picture here will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SX220 HS and F5.
As you can see, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Panasonic F5 to offer more detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged SX220 HS is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.
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Canon SX220 HS vs Panasonic F5 Specifications
Canon SX220 HS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Panasonic |
Model type | Canon SX220 HS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2011-02-07 | 2013-01-07 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | 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 | 12MP | 14MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4320 x 3240 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-392mm (14.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | f/3.2-6.5 |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of display | 461 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display technology | PureColor II TG TFT LCD | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15s | 8s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/3200s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 3.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.50 m | 5.70 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | 1/2000s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (24fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30,120 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 240 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic 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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | - | 121g (0.27 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 106 x 59 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.3" x 1.3") | 97 x 58 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | 210 pictures | 250 pictures |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NB-5L | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/ MMCplus/HC MMCplus | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at launch | $399 | $100 |