Canon SX220 HS vs Panasonic FZ60

Its time to look a little more closely at the Canon SX220 HS versus Panasonic FZ60, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Canon and Panasonic. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the SX220 HS (12MP) and FZ60 (16MP) but they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX220 HS was brought out 17 months prior to the FZ60 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX220 HS being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ60 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple summary of how the SX220 HS grades against the FZ60 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon SX220 HS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX220 HS Gallery and Panasonic FZ60 Gallery.

When you are looking to carry your camera, you will have to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon SX220 HS offers outer 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 FZ60 has measurements of 120mm x 81mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") and a weight of 493 grams (1.09 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX220 HS versus Panasonic FZ60 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the SX220 HS versus the FZ60.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the SX220 HS and FZ60 is 96 and 68 respectively.

Usually, it is tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizing purely by looking at a spec sheet. The graphic underneath should offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX220 HS and FZ60.

As you can see, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Panasonic FZ60 to give you more detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images a little more aggressively. The older SX220 HS is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.