Canon SX220 HS vs Panasonic FH8

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Canon SX220 HS vs Panasonic FH8, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and Panasonic. There is a crucial difference between the resolutions of the SX220 HS (12MP) and FH8 (16MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX220 HS was unveiled 11 months prior to the FH8 so they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a in depth comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the SX220 HS matches up versus the FH8 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon SX220 HS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8. The full galleries are provided at Canon SX220 HS Gallery and Panasonic FH8 Gallery.

If you're looking to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Canon SX220 HS comes with exterior measurements of 106mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) and the Panasonic FH8 has specifications of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 123 grams (0.27 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX220 HS vs Panasonic FH8 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the SX220 HS against the FH8.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the SX220 HS and FH8 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very hard to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing specifications. The image here will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SX220 HS and FH8.

Plainly, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should expect the Panasonic FH8 to deliver more detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more aged SX220 HS is going to be behind in sensor tech.