Canon SX220 HS vs Panasonic FX580
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Canon SX220 HS vs Panasonic FX580 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
- Revealed February 2011
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600 (Expand to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-125mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 167g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
- Launched January 2009
- Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FX550
Canon SX220 HS vs Panasonic FX580 Overview
Lets look closer at the Canon SX220 HS versus Panasonic FX580, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the SX220 HS (12MP) and the FX580 (12MP) is fairly well matched and they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").
TikTok Developing Photo App to Challenge Instagram's DominanceThe SX220 HS was unveiled 2 years later than the FX580 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving in to a in depth comparison, below is a short view of how the SX220 HS scores vs the FX580 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Canon SX220 HS vs Panasonic FX580 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon SX220 HS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580. The full galleries are provided at Canon SX220 HS Gallery and Panasonic FX580 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX220 HS over the Panasonic FX580
SX220 HS | FX580 | |||
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Launched | February 2011 | January 2009 | More recent by 25 months | |
Manual focus | More accurate focus | |||
Display resolution | 461k | 230k | Sharper display (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FX580 over the Canon SX220 HS
FX580 | SX220 HS |
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Common features in the Canon SX220 HS and Panasonic FX580
SX220 HS | FX580 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent display dimensions | |
Selfie screen | Neither contains selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Neither contains Touch friendly display |
Canon SX220 HS vs Panasonic FX580 Physical Comparison
When you are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and size. The Canon SX220 HS has got exterior 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) and the Panasonic FX580 has specifications of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).
Look at the Canon SX220 HS versus Panasonic FX580 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the SX220 HS compared to the FX580.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the SX220 HS and FX580 is 96 and 95 respectively.
Canon SX220 HS vs Panasonic FX580 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is very difficult to see the contrast between sensor measurements purely by reading through a spec sheet. The visual here may provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX220 HS and FX580.
Clearly, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same resolution and you should expect similar quality of photographs although you should always consider the production date of the products into consideration. The newer SX220 HS will have an edge in sensor tech.
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Canon SX220 HS vs Panasonic FX580 Specifications
Canon SX220 HS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Panasonic |
Model | Canon SX220 HS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 |
Also called as | - | Lumix DMC-FX550 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 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 dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Max boosted ISO | - | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-392mm (14.0x) | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | f/2.8-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 461k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen technology | PureColor II TG TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 60 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/3200 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 3.0fps | 2.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 3.50 m | 6.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | 1/2000 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic 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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | - | 167 gr (0.37 pounds) |
Dimensions | 106 x 59 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.3" x 1.3") | 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 photos | - |
Style of battery | 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 | Single | Single |
Price at launch | $399 | $499 |