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Canon SX220 HS vs Panasonic FH10

Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
43
Overall
38
Canon SX220 HS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10 front
Portability
97
Imaging
40
Features
26
Overall
34

Canon SX220 HS vs Panasonic FH10 Key Specs

Canon SX220 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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 FH10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 103g - 94 x 54 x 18mm
  • Launched January 2013
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Canon SX220 HS vs Panasonic FH10 Overview

Let's look closer at the Canon SX220 HS vs Panasonic FH10, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Panasonic. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the SX220 HS (12MP) and FH10 (16MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX220 HS was introduced 23 months earlier than the FH10 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a quick view of how the SX220 HS scores against the FH10 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX220 HS over the Panasonic FH10

 SX220 HS FH10 
Manual focus Very precise focus
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kCrisper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH10 over the Canon SX220 HS

 FH10 SX220 HS 
LaunchedJanuary 2013February 2011Newer by 23 months

Common features in the Canon SX220 HS and Panasonic FH10

 SX220 HS FH10 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Canon SX220 HS vs Panasonic FH10 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to travel with your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and volume. The Canon SX220 HS enjoys outside 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) whilst the Panasonic FH10 has sizing of 94mm x 54mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") with a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs).

Compare the Canon SX220 HS vs Panasonic FH10 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the SX220 HS compared to the FH10.

Canon SX220 HS vs Panasonic FH10 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the SX220 HS and FH10 is 96 and 97 respectively.

Canon SX220 HS vs Panasonic FH10 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX220 HS vs Panasonic FH10 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be tough to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions just by going through a spec sheet. The picture here will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX220 HS and FH10.

As you can see, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Panasonic FH10 to show greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more aged SX220 HS will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Canon SX220 HS vs Panasonic FH10 sensor size comparison

Canon SX220 HS vs Panasonic FH10 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX220 HS vs Panasonic FH10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX220 HS Portrait photography factors
Panasonic FH10 Portrait photography factors
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focusing manually
high flash sync speed (1/2,000 seconds)
features face detection focusing
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
30
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX220 HS Street photography details
Panasonic FH10 Street photography details
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
64
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (103g)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX220 HS
Sports photography with Panasonic FH10
36
long zoom range (28-392mm 14.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (210 per charge)
lacks phase detect AF
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
low fps (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX220 HS Travel photography info
Panasonic FH10 Travel photography info
60
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
great zoom (392mm)
no Time Lapse function
terrible battery life (210 shots)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
69
lighter than competition (103 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
does not offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX220 HS Landscape photography information
Panasonic FH10 Landscape photography information
42
focusing manually
decently wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
terrible battery life (210 CIPA)
no Time Lapse function
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pretty wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX220 HS as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FH10 as a Vlogging camera
34
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
no external mic port
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pretty wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (103 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic support
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Canon SX220 HS vs Panasonic FH10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX220 HS and Panasonic FH10
 Canon SX220 HSPanasonic Lumix DMC-FH10
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon SX220 HS Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2011-02-07 2013-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip 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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-392mm (14.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/2.8-6.9
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 461 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology PureColor II TG TFT LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 4.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/2000 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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)
Max 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight - 103g (0.23 lb)
Dimensions 106 x 59 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.3" x 1.3") 94 x 54 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 photographs 260 photographs
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-5L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/ MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $399 $110