Canon SX220 HS vs Panasonic FH6
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Canon SX220 HS vs Panasonic FH6 Key Specs
(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
- Introduced February 2011
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-120mm (F2.5-6.4) lens
- 119g - 96 x 56 x 20mm
- Announced January 2012
Canon SX220 HS vs Panasonic FH6 Overview
On this page, we are looking at the Canon SX220 HS vs Panasonic FH6, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the SX220 HS (12MP) and the FH6 (14MP) is very comparable and both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Leica struggles with L-Mount camera sales, tougher than Q or MThe SX220 HS was introduced 11 months prior to the FH6 and they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before diving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a quick overview of how the SX220 HS matches up vs the FH6 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Canon SX220 HS vs Panasonic FH6 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon SX220 HS & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SX220 HS Gallery & Panasonic FH6 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX220 HS over the Panasonic FH6
SX220 HS | FH6 | |||
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Focus manually | Very exact focus | |||
Display dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 461k | 230k | Crisper display (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH6 over the Canon SX220 HS
FH6 | SX220 HS | |||
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Announced | January 2012 | February 2011 | More modern by 11 months |
Common features in the Canon SX220 HS and Panasonic FH6
SX220 HS | FH6 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | No selfie screen | |||
Touch display | No Touch display |
Canon SX220 HS vs Panasonic FH6 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Canon SX220 HS comes with outer measurements of 106mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) while the Panasonic FH6 has specifications of 96mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs).
Analyze the Canon SX220 HS vs Panasonic FH6 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the SX220 HS versus the FH6.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX220 HS and FH6 is 96 and 96 respectively.
Canon SX220 HS vs Panasonic FH6 Sensor Comparison
Typically, its hard to see the gap in sensor sizes purely by going through technical specs. The picture below may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SX220 HS and FH6.
As you can tell, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Panasonic FH6 to show extra detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images more aggressively. The more aged SX220 HS will be behind with regard to sensor technology.
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Canon SX220 HS vs Panasonic FH6 Specifications
Canon SX220 HS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Panasonic |
Model type | Canon SX220 HS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2011-02-07 | 2012-01-09 |
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 | 12 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4320 x 3240 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-392mm (14.0x) | 24-120mm (5.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | f/2.5-6.4 |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Screen resolution | 461 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen tech | PureColor II TG TFT LCD | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 8 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/3200 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 3.0 frames/s | 2.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.50 m | 4.60 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | 1/2000 seconds | - |
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), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video 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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | - | 119g (0.26 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 106 x 59 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.3" x 1.3") | 96 x 56 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") |
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 | 280 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 recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/ MMCplus/HC MMCplus | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Cost at launch | $399 | $129 |