Canon SX220 HS vs Panasonic FZ300

Here, we are evaluating the Canon SX220 HS vs Panasonic FZ300, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Canon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the SX220 HS (12MP) and the FZ300 (12MP) is very close and both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX220 HS was announced 5 years earlier than the FZ300 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX220 HS being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting straight to a in depth comparison, here is a quick view of how the SX220 HS matches up versus the FZ300 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon SX220 HS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SX220 HS Gallery and Panasonic FZ300 Gallery.

For those who are going to lug around your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and size. The Canon SX220 HS has got outer dimensions of 106mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) while the Panasonic FZ300 has specifications of 132mm x 92mm x 117mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.6") having a weight of 691 grams (1.52 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the SX220 HS vs the FZ300.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX220 HS and FZ300 is 96 and 59 respectively.

Normally, it is very hard to envision the difference in sensor measurements simply by looking through specs. The visual below should offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX220 HS and FZ300.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the identical megapixels therefore you should expect comparable quality of pictures but you really should consider the production date of the cameras into account. The older SX220 HS will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.