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Canon SX220 HS vs Panasonic F5

Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
43
Overall
38
Canon SX220 HS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5 front
Portability
96
Imaging
38
Features
23
Overall
32

Canon SX220 HS vs Panasonic F5 Key Specs

Canon SX220 HS
(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
Panasonic F5
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX220 HS over the Panasonic F5

 SX220 HS F5 
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kClearer screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic F5 over the Canon SX220 HS

 F5 SX220 HS 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013February 2011More modern by 23 months

Common features in the Canon SX220 HS and Panasonic F5

 SX220 HS F5 
Screen typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon SX220 HS vs Panasonic F5 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the SX220 HS and F5 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Canon SX220 HS vs Panasonic F5 top view buttons comparison

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.

Canon SX220 HS vs Panasonic F5 sensor size comparison

Canon SX220 HS vs Panasonic F5 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX220 HS vs Panasonic F5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX220 HS Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic F5 Portrait photography highlights
38
you can focus manually
high flash sync speed (1/2,000s)
supports face detect focus
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
29
resolution is good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX220 HS Street photography information
Panasonic F5 Street photography information
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
56
lighter than average in class (121g)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX220 HS as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic F5 as a Sports photography camera
36
great zoom range (28-392mm 14.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery (210 shots)
no phase detect auto focus
33
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
max fps very slow (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX220 HS Travel photography advice
Panasonic F5 Travel photography advice
60
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
long zoom (392mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
not so great battery (210 per charge)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
68
lighter than average in class (121 grams)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX220 HS
Landscape photography with Panasonic F5
42
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
not so great battery (210 shots)
lack of Time Lapse recording
33
decently wide (28mm)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX220 HS as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic F5 as a Vlogging camera
34
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of mic port
28
decently wide (28mm)
lighter than average in class (121g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic support
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Canon SX220 HS vs Panasonic F5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX220 HS and Panasonic F5
 Canon SX220 HSPanasonic Lumix DMC-F5
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