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Canon SX220 HS vs Panasonic FZ200

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
43
Overall
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Canon SX220 HS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200 front
Portability
65
Imaging
36
Features
64
Overall
47

Canon SX220 HS vs Panasonic FZ200 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
  • Announced February 2011
Panasonic FZ200
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8) lens
  • 588g - 125 x 87 x 110mm
  • Released July 2012
  • Replaced the Panasonic FZ100
  • New Model is Panasonic FZ300
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Canon SX220 HS vs Panasonic FZ200 Overview

Here, we will be matching up the Canon SX220 HS and Panasonic FZ200, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Canon and Panasonic. The resolution of the SX220 HS (12MP) and the FZ200 (12MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX220 HS was released 17 months earlier than the FZ200 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX220 HS being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving into a in depth comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the SX220 HS scores vs the FZ200 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX220 HS over the Panasonic FZ200

 SX220 HS FZ200 
Screen resolution461k460kClearer screen (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ200 over the Canon SX220 HS

 FZ200 SX220 HS 
ReleasedJuly 2012February 2011More recent by 17 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Canon SX220 HS and Panasonic FZ200

 SX220 HS FZ200 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Canon SX220 HS vs Panasonic FZ200 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera, you will need to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon SX220 HS has physical measurements of 106mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FZ200 has proportions of 125mm x 87mm x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") along with a weight of 588 grams (1.30 lbs).

Examine the Canon SX220 HS and Panasonic FZ200 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select during that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the SX220 HS against the FZ200.

Canon SX220 HS vs Panasonic FZ200 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX220 HS and FZ200 is 96 and 65 respectively.

Canon SX220 HS vs Panasonic FZ200 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX220 HS vs Panasonic FZ200 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its hard to see the gap in sensor measurements purely by seeing specifications. The visual below should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SX220 HS and FZ200.

To sum up, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical megapixels so you can expect comparable quality of files though you might want to factor the launch date of the cameras into account. The older SX220 HS will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Canon SX220 HS vs Panasonic FZ200 sensor size comparison

Canon SX220 HS vs Panasonic FZ200 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX220 HS vs Panasonic FZ200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX220 HS Portrait photography details
Panasonic FZ200 Portrait photography details
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has manual focus
above average flash sync (1/2,000s)
supports face detection focus
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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focusing manually
flash sync speed is above average (1/4,000 seconds)
comes with face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX220 HS
Street photography with Panasonic FZ200
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
57
screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
small sensor size (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition (588 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX220 HS Sports photography details
Panasonic FZ200 Sports photography details
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incredible zoom range (28-392mm 14.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (210 CIPA)
lacks phase detect auto focus
46
amazing zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking focus
good battery life (540 CIPA)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX220 HS
Travel photography with Panasonic FZ200
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built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
great reach (392mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
terrible battery life (210 per charge)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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good battery life (540 shots)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
fairly wide (25mm)
very long reach (600mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (588 grams)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX220 HS
Landscape photography with Panasonic FZ200
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has manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
terrible battery life (210 per charge)
missing Time Lapse recording
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focusing manually
fairly wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
good battery life (540 per charge)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX220 HS as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FZ200 as a Vlogging camera
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reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
missing external mic support
63
fairly wide (25mm)
screen is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have microphone port
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
more heavy than competition (588 grams)
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Canon SX220 HS vs Panasonic FZ200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX220 HS and Panasonic FZ200
 Canon SX220 HSPanasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200
General Information
Company Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon SX220 HS Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2011-02-07 2012-07-18
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology Venus Engine VII FHD
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 23
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-392mm (14.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/2.8
Macro focusing range 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 461k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech PureColor II TG TFT LCD Free-Angle TFT Screen LCD Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,312k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames per second 12.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 13.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (240, 120, 30, 25 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight - 588 grams (1.30 pounds)
Physical dimensions 106 x 59 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.3" x 1.3") 125 x 87 x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 37
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 19.1
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.8
DXO Low light rating not tested 114
Other
Battery life 210 photos 540 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-5L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/ MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $399 $499