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Canon SX220 HS vs Panasonic FH2

Portability
96 Imaging
35 Features
43 Overall
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Canon SX220 HS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 front
Portability
96 Imaging
36 Features
33 Overall
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Canon SX220 HS vs Panasonic FH2 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 FH2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
  • 121g - 94 x 54 x 19mm
  • Announced January 2011
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FS16
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Canon SX220 HS vs Panasonic FH2 Overview

Below, we will be reviewing the Canon SX220 HS vs Panasonic FH2, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the SX220 HS (12MP) and the FH2 (14MP) is relatively comparable and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX220 HS was announced 2 months after the FH2 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a thorough comparison, below is a quick view of how the SX220 HS grades against the FH2 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX220 HS over the Panasonic FH2

          

          

            
 SX220 HS FH2 
Manual focus  More accurate focus
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kSharper screen (+231k dot)
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH2 over the Canon SX220 HS

          

          

            
 FH2 SX220 HS 
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Canon SX220 HS and Panasonic FH2

          

          

            
 SX220 HS FH2 
AnnouncedFebruary 2011January 2011Same age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen  Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen  Neither includes Touch friendly screen
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Canon SX220 HS vs Panasonic FH2 Physical Comparison

          

          

            
In case you're planning to carry around your camera, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon SX220 HS features external measurements of 106mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) while the Panasonic FH2 has measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") along with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).
Compare the Canon SX220 HS vs Panasonic FH2 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the SX220 HS compared to the FH2.
Canon SX220 HS vs Panasonic FH2 size comparison
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX220 HS and FH2 is 96 and 96 respectively.
Canon SX220 HS vs Panasonic FH2 top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Canon SX220 HS vs Panasonic FH2 Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
Sometimes, it is hard to see the contrast in sensor sizes purely by seeing specs. The image below might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SX220 HS and FH2.
All in all, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Panasonic FH2 to provide more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots somewhat more aggressively.

            Canon SX220 HS vs Panasonic FH2 sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Canon SX220 HS vs Panasonic FH2 Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Canon SX220 HS vs Panasonic FH2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
Canon SX220 HS Portrait photography details
Panasonic FH2 Portrait photography details
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 manual focus
 high flash sync speed (1/2,000 seconds)
 provides face detection focusing
 external flash not possible
 low MP (12 megapixels)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
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 good  resolution (14MP)
 includes face detect autofocus
 no manual focus
 manual exposure not possible
 can't use external flash
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Canon SX220 HS
Street photography with Panasonic FH2
57
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 screen does not articulate
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
66
 image stabilization (Optical)
 comes with focus by touch
 lighter than competition (121 grams)
 screen does not articulate
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison
 Canon SX220 HS as a Sports photography camera
 Panasonic FH2 as a Sports photography camera
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 great zoom range (28-392mm  14.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 provides tracking autofocus
 slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
 low MP (12MP)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 terrible battery life (210 shots)
 does not have phase detect AF
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 image stabilization (Optical)
 good  resolution (14 megapixels)
 includes tracking focus
 better than average battery life (270 shots)
 painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
 no shutter priority
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Canon SX220 HS Travel photography factors
Panasonic FH2 Travel photography factors
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 built-in flash
 fairly wide (28mm)
 long zoom (392mm)
 doesn't have Time Lapse mode
 terrible battery life (210 per charge)
 low MP (12 megapixels)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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 better than average battery life (270 shots)
 lighter than competition (121g)
 comes with focus by touch
 good  resolution (14 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 quite wide (28mm)
 missing Timelapse recording
 display is not selfie friendly
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison
Canon SX220 HS Landscape photography info
Panasonic FH2 Landscape photography info
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 manual focus
 fairly wide (28mm)
 screen is a good size (3 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
 low MP (12 megapixels)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
 terrible battery life (210 CIPA)
 doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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 quite wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 good  resolution (14MP)
 better than average battery life (270 shots)
 no manual focus
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
 screen is somewhat small (2.7")
 manual exposure not possible
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
 missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
 Canon SX220 HS as a Vlogging camera
 Panasonic FH2 as a Vlogging camera
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 fairly wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 provides face detection focusing
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 doesn't have external mic socket
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 quite wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 includes face detect autofocus
 lighter than competition (121 grams)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
 display is not selfie friendly
 low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
 missing microphone jack
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Canon SX220 HS vs Panasonic FH2 Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX220 HS and Panasonic FH2
 Canon SX220 HSPanasonic Lumix DMC-FH2
General Information
Make Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon SX220 HS Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-FS16
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2011-02-07 2011-01-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology Venus Engine IV
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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Touch focus    
Continuous AF    
Single AF    
Tracking AF    
Selective AF    
AF center weighted    
AF multi area    
AF live view    
Face detect AF    
Contract detect AF    
Phase detect AF    
Total focus points 9 11
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-392mm (14.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.1-6.5
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 461 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch operation    
Display tech PureColor II TG TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames per second 4.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance 3.50 m 3.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash    
AE bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Fastest flash sync 1/2000 seconds -
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), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input    
Headphone input    
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 seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight - 121 gr (0.27 lb)
Dimensions 106 x 59 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.3" x 1.3") 94 x 54 x 19mm (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 images 270 images
Form 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 feature    
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/ MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $399 $149