Canon SX220 HS vs Panasonic LX7

Here is a detailed overview of the Canon SX220 HS and Panasonic LX7, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Panasonic. The resolution of the SX220 HS (12MP) and the LX7 (10MP) is very similar but the SX220 HS (1/2.3") and LX7 (1/1.7") enjoy different sensor dimensions.

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The SX220 HS was released 20 months before the LX7 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the SX220 HS grades versus the LX7 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon SX220 HS & Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SX220 HS Gallery & Panasonic LX7 Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon SX220 HS has outer dimensions of 106mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) while the Panasonic LX7 has measurements of 111mm x 68mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") with a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX220 HS and Panasonic LX7 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is the front view scale comparison of the SX220 HS versus the LX7.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX220 HS and LX7 is 96 and 86 respectively.

More often than not, it is difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reviewing specs. The photograph below should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX220 HS and LX7.

As you can plainly see, both cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The SX220 HS featuring a tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field more difficult and the Canon SX220 HS will offer you extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The older SX220 HS is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.