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Canon SX220 HS vs Panasonic FH6

Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
43
Overall
38
Canon SX220 HS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 front
Portability
96
Imaging
38
Features
29
Overall
34

Canon SX220 HS vs Panasonic FH6 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
  • Introduced February 2011
Panasonic FH6
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX220 HS over the Panasonic FH6

 SX220 HS FH6 
Focus manually Very exact focus
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kCrisper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH6 over the Canon SX220 HS

 FH6 SX220 HS 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012February 2011More modern by 11 months

Common features in the Canon SX220 HS and Panasonic FH6

 SX220 HS FH6 
Display typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon SX220 HS vs Panasonic FH6 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX220 HS and FH6 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Canon SX220 HS vs Panasonic FH6 top view buttons comparison

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.

Canon SX220 HS vs Panasonic FH6 sensor size comparison

Canon SX220 HS vs Panasonic FH6 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX220 HS vs Panasonic FH6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX220 HS Portrait photography features
Panasonic FH6 Portrait photography features
38
you can focus manually
high flash sync speed (1/2,000 seconds)
offers face detection focus
cannot use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
34
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
includes face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX220 HS as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FH6 as a Street photography camera
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (119g)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX220 HS Sports photography highlights
Panasonic FH6 Sports photography highlights
36
long zoom range (28-392mm 14.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
low MP (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (210 per charge)
no phase detect auto focus
40
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
great battery (280 CIPA)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX220 HS Travel photography details
Panasonic FH6 Travel photography details
60
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
very long zoom (392mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
not so great battery pack (210 CIPA)
low MP (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.1)
71
great battery (280 per charge)
lighter than competition (119g)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
missing Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX220 HS as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FH6 as a Landscape photography camera
42
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
low MP (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
not so great battery pack (210 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse mode
41
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
great battery (280 shots)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX220 HS
Vlogging with Panasonic FH6
34
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
lack of external mic socket
33
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
lighter than competition (119 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone socket
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Canon SX220 HS vs Panasonic FH6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX220 HS and Panasonic FH6
 Canon SX220 HSPanasonic Lumix DMC-FH6
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