Canon SX220 HS vs Panasonic FX78
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Canon SX220 HS vs Panasonic FX78 Key Specs
Canon SX220 HS
(Full Review)
(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
Panasonic FX78
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-120mm (F2.5-5.9) lens
- 142g - 100 x 55 x 21mm
- Announced January 2011
- Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FX77
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On this page, we are analyzing the Canon SX220 HS vs Panasonic FX78, former being 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 FX78 (12MP) is very close and both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
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Before going into a full comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the SX220 HS matches up versus the FX78 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Reasons to pick Canon SX220 HS over the Panasonic FX78
| SX220 HS | FX78 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Very exact focusing | ||
| Display resolution | 461k |  | 230k | Clearer display (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FX78 over the Canon SX220 HS
| FX78 | SX220 HS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display dimensions | 3.5" |  | 3" | Larger display (+0.5") |
| Touch friendly display |  | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Canon SX220 HS and Panasonic FX78
| SX220 HS | FX78 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | February 2011 |  | January 2011 | Same age |
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Absent selfie screen |
Canon SX220 HS vs Panasonic FX78 Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to carry your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon SX220 HS has got outer dimensions of 106mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FX78 has measurements of 100mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).
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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the SX220 HS vs the FX78.
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the SX220 HS and FX78 is 96 and 95 respectively.
Canon SX220 HS vs Panasonic FX78 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is very hard to picture the difference in sensor sizing purely by viewing specs. The visual underneath may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX220 HS and FX78.
All in all, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same exact MP therefore you can expect comparable quality of photos however you need to factor the age of the cameras into account.
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Portrait Comparison
Canon SX220 HS as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FX78 as a Portrait photography camera
manual focus
above average flash sync speed (1/2,000s)
includes face detect focus
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Panasonic FX78 as a Sports photography camera
amazing zoom range (28-392mm 14.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking focus
low fps (3.0 fps)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery (210 shots)
does not have phase detect auto focus
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking focus
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400s)
max frames per second low (4.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (200 shots)
does not have phase detect AF
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Panasonic FX78 Travel photography details
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
great zoom (392mm)
no Timelapse mode
terrible battery (210 per charge)
megapixel count low (12MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
terrible battery pack (200 CIPA)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
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Panasonic FX78 Landscape photography features
manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
terrible battery (210 shots)
no Timelapse mode
reasonably wide (24mm)
big screen (3.5 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
lack of manual exposure
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
terrible battery pack (200 shots)
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging with Canon SX220 HS
Vlogging with Panasonic FX78
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
no microphone jack
reasonably wide (24mm)
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
does not have selfie friendly screen
lack of mic port
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Canon SX220 HS vs Panasonic FX78 Specifications
| Canon SX220 HS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Canon | Panasonic |
| Model type | Canon SX220 HS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78 |
| Also called | - | Lumix DMC-FX77 |
| Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
| Revealed | 2011-02-07 | 2011-01-25 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology | Venus Engine FHD |
| 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 alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Highest native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | 11 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-392mm (14.0x) | 24-120mm (5.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | f/2.5-5.9 |
| Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 3" | 3.5" |
| Screen resolution | 461 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Screen technology | PureColor II TG TFT LCD | TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 15s | 60s |
| Max shutter speed | 1/3200s | 1/1400s |
| Continuous shutter speed | 3.0fps | 4.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 3.50 m | 5.60 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
| External flash | ||
| 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 | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (24fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30,120 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 240 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| 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 proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | - | 142 grams (0.31 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 106 x 59 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.3" x 1.3") | 100 x 55 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall 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 | 200 pictures |
| Form 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 | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/ MMCplus/HC MMCplus | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Launch pricing | $399 | $210 |