Canon SX220 HS vs Panasonic FZ150

Lets look a little more in depth at the Canon SX220 HS and Panasonic FZ150, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Canon and Panasonic. The resolution of the SX220 HS (12MP) and the FZ150 (12MP) is fairly close and they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX220 HS was revealed 14 months earlier than the FZ150 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX220 HS being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ150 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting through a thorough comparison, below is a quick view of how the SX220 HS matches up vs the FZ150 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon SX220 HS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150. The full galleries are provided at Canon SX220 HS Gallery and Panasonic FZ150 Gallery.

When you are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon SX220 HS offers outer 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) while the Panasonic FZ150 has sizing of 124mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") with a weight of 528 grams (1.16 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX220 HS and Panasonic FZ150 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the SX220 HS against the FZ150.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SX220 HS and FZ150 is 96 and 67 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions just by looking through technical specs. The picture below may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SX220 HS and FZ150.

As you can tell, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact megapixels so you should expect comparable quality of photos although you have to factor the release date of the cameras into account. The more aged SX220 HS will be behind in sensor technology.