Canon SX220 HS vs Panasonic FH25

Here, we will be contrasting the Canon SX220 HS vs Panasonic FH25, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and Panasonic. There exists a big gap between the sensor resolutions of the SX220 HS (12MP) and FH25 (16MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX220 HS was revealed 2 months later than the FH25 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a in depth comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the SX220 HS matches up against the FH25 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon SX220 HS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25. The full galleries are provided at Canon SX220 HS Gallery and Panasonic FH25 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX220 HS comes with external 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) and the Panasonic FH25 has dimensions of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") and a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have at the time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the SX220 HS and the FH25.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX220 HS and FH25 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very tough to visualize the difference between sensor measurements just by checking specifications. The photograph underneath will give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX220 HS and FH25.

Plainly, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should expect the Panasonic FH25 to give you more detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively.