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Canon SX220 HS vs Panasonic FH20

Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
43
Overall
38
Canon SX220 HS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30

Canon SX220 HS vs Panasonic FH20 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
  • Launched February 2011
Panasonic FH20
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 178g - 100 x 56 x 28mm
  • Released January 2010
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FS30
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Canon SX220 HS vs Panasonic FH20 Overview

Here, we are contrasting the Canon SX220 HS and Panasonic FH20, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Panasonic. The resolution of the SX220 HS (12MP) and the FH20 (14MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX220 HS was released 14 months after the FH20 making them a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a in-depth comparison, here is a short overview of how the SX220 HS grades versus the FH20 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX220 HS over the Panasonic FH20

 SX220 HS FH20 
ReleasedFebruary 2011January 2010Newer by 14 months
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kCrisper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH20 over the Canon SX220 HS

 FH20 SX220 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX220 HS and Panasonic FH20

 SX220 HS FH20 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Canon SX220 HS vs Panasonic FH20 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon SX220 HS comes with exterior dimensions 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 FH20 has measurements of 100mm x 56mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") along with a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX220 HS and Panasonic FH20 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use at that moment. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the SX220 HS versus the FH20.

Canon SX220 HS vs Panasonic FH20 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the SX220 HS and FH20 is 96 and 93 respectively.

Canon SX220 HS vs Panasonic FH20 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX220 HS vs Panasonic FH20 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is tough to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions only by checking specifications. The picture underneath should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SX220 HS and FH20.

Plainly, both cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You can anticipate the Panasonic FH20 to give more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images way more aggressively. The more modern SX220 HS provides a benefit in sensor innovation.

Canon SX220 HS vs Panasonic FH20 sensor size comparison

Canon SX220 HS vs Panasonic FH20 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX220 HS vs Panasonic FH20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX220 HS Portrait photography advice
Panasonic FH20 Portrait photography advice
38
you can focus manually
great flash sync speed (1/2,000s)
offers face detect focus
external flash not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
28
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX220 HS Street photography features
Panasonic FH20 Street photography features
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX220 HS as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FH20 as a Sports photography camera
36
great zoom range (28-392mm 14.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames per second)
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
bad battery power (210 shots)
lacks phase detect auto focus
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX220 HS as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FH20 as a Travel photography camera
60
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
long reach (392mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
bad battery power (210 CIPA)
MP count low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
64
resolution is good (14MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
no Timelapse mode
does not have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX220 HS Landscape photography factors
Panasonic FH20 Landscape photography factors
42
you can focus manually
really wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
bad battery power (210 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
37
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX220 HS Vlogging details
Panasonic FH20 Vlogging details
34
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have mic jack
28
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have a selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone socket
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Canon SX220 HS vs Panasonic FH20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX220 HS and Panasonic FH20
 Canon SX220 HSPanasonic Lumix DMC-FH20
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Panasonic
Model Canon SX220 HS Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20
Also called - Lumix DMC-FS30
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-02-07 2010-01-06
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 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
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW data
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 focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-392mm (14.0x) 28-224mm (8.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 461k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech PureColor II TG TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames per second 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m 5.80 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/2000 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight - 178g (0.39 lbs)
Physical dimensions 106 x 59 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.3" x 1.3") 100 x 56 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model 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 One One
Pricing at release $399 $179