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Canon SX220 HS vs Panasonic FS25

Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
43
Overall
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Canon SX220 HS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30

Canon SX220 HS vs Panasonic FS25 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
  • Released February 2011
Panasonic FS25
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 29-145mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 148g - 97 x 58 x 22mm
  • Introduced January 2009
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Canon SX220 HS vs Panasonic FS25 Overview

Below, we are matching up the Canon SX220 HS versus Panasonic FS25, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the SX220 HS (12MP) and the FS25 (12MP) is very similar and they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX220 HS was announced 2 years after the FS25 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief overview of how the SX220 HS grades versus the FS25 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX220 HS over the Panasonic FS25

 SX220 HS FS25 
IntroducedFebruary 2011January 2009More modern by 25 months
Focus manually More precise focus
Display resolution461k230kSharper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FS25 over the Canon SX220 HS

 FS25 SX220 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX220 HS and Panasonic FS25

 SX220 HS FS25 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display sizing
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Canon SX220 HS vs Panasonic FS25 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX220 HS offers physical measurements of 106mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FS25 has dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

Check the Canon SX220 HS versus Panasonic FS25 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have at the time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the SX220 HS against the FS25.

Canon SX220 HS vs Panasonic FS25 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the SX220 HS and FS25 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Canon SX220 HS vs Panasonic FS25 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX220 HS vs Panasonic FS25 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes merely by going over technical specs. The image underneath will help give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX220 HS and FS25.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact MP and you can expect similar quality of images but you may want to consider the launch date of the products into consideration. The more modern SX220 HS provides a benefit in sensor innovation.

Canon SX220 HS vs Panasonic FS25 sensor size comparison

Canon SX220 HS vs Panasonic FS25 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX220 HS vs Panasonic FS25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX220 HS Portrait photography advice
Panasonic FS25 Portrait photography advice
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focusing manually
flash sync is higher than normal (1/2,000 seconds)
offers face detect autofocus
cannot use external flash
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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supports face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX220 HS Street photography info
Panasonic FS25 Street photography info
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image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX220 HS Sports photography highlights
Panasonic FS25 Sports photography highlights
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long zoom range (28-392mm 14.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames/s)
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
low battery pack (210 per charge)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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has image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX220 HS Travel photography info
Panasonic FS25 Travel photography info
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built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
very long reach (392mm)
missing Timelapse recording
low battery pack (210 per charge)
low MP (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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built-in flash
does not have Timelapse mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (29mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX220 HS Landscape photography info
Panasonic FS25 Landscape photography info
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focusing manually
decently wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
low battery pack (210 per charge)
missing Timelapse recording
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pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (29mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not available
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX220 HS Vlogging information
Panasonic FS25 Vlogging information
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decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
missing microphone jack
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has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
wide angle not great (29mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
does not feature selfie friendly display
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external microphone port
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Canon SX220 HS vs Panasonic FS25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX220 HS and Panasonic FS25
 Canon SX220 HSPanasonic Lumix DMC-FS25
General Information
Make Canon Panasonic
Model Canon SX220 HS Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2011-02-07 2009-01-27
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip 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 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Max enhanced ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 11
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-392mm (14.0x) 29-145mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 461k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech PureColor II TG TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/3200s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 3.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 m 5.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/2000s -
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) 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight - 148 grams (0.33 lbs)
Dimensions 106 x 59 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.3" x 1.3") 97 x 58 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9")
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 images -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-5L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/ MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $399 $230