Canon SX220 HS vs Panasonic LZ20
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Canon SX220 HS vs Panasonic LZ20 Key Specs
(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
- Revealed February 2011
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-525mm (F3.1-5.8) lens
- 499g - 120 x 76 x 80mm
- Launched July 2012
- Newer Model is Panasonic LZ30
Canon SX220 HS vs Panasonic LZ20 Overview
Let's take a more detailed look at the Canon SX220 HS versus Panasonic LZ20, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Canon and Panasonic. There exists a substantial gap among the image resolutions of the SX220 HS (12MP) and LZ20 (16MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Leica struggles with L-Mount camera sales, tougher than Q or MThe SX220 HS was unveiled 17 months earlier than the LZ20 which makes them a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX220 HS being a Compact camera and the Panasonic LZ20 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before diving straight to a complete comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the SX220 HS grades vs the LZ20 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Canon SX220 HS vs Panasonic LZ20 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon SX220 HS & Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20. The full galleries are provided at Canon SX220 HS Gallery & Panasonic LZ20 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX220 HS over the Panasonic LZ20
SX220 HS | LZ20 | |||
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Focus manually | Very precise focus | |||
Screen resolution | 461k | 460k | Sharper screen (+1k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic LZ20 over the Canon SX220 HS
LZ20 | SX220 HS | |||
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Launched | July 2012 | February 2011 | Newer by 17 months |
Common features in the Canon SX220 HS and Panasonic LZ20
SX220 HS | LZ20 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen size | 3" | 3" | Same screen measurements | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Absent Touch screen |
Canon SX220 HS vs Panasonic LZ20 Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to travel with your camera, you have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX220 HS has got exterior 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 LZ20 has dimensions of 120mm x 76mm x 80mm (4.7" x 3.0" x 3.1") having a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).
Contrast the Canon SX220 HS versus Panasonic LZ20 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using at the time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the SX220 HS against the LZ20.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX220 HS and LZ20 is 96 and 71 respectively.
Canon SX220 HS vs Panasonic LZ20 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it can be tough to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions only by going through specifications. The image here will help give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SX220 HS and LZ20.
To sum up, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Panasonic LZ20 to show greater detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more aged SX220 HS will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.
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Canon SX220 HS vs Panasonic LZ20 Specifications
Canon SX220 HS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Panasonic |
Model | Canon SX220 HS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2011-02-07 | 2012-07-18 |
Body design | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Max boosted ISO | - | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-392mm (14.0x) | 25-525mm (21.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | f/3.1-5.8 |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | 2cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 461 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display tech | PureColor II TG TFT LCD | TFT Screen LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 15 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/3200 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 3.0 frames per second | 1.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 3.50 m | 6.80 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | 1/2000 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) | 1280 x 720p ( 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | - | 499 gr (1.10 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 106 x 59 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.3" x 1.3") | 120 x 76 x 80mm (4.7" x 3.0" x 3.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 210 photos | 380 photos |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NB-5L | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/ MMCplus/HC MMCplus | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Pricing at launch | $399 | $250 |