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Canon SX220 HS vs Panasonic LZ20

Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
43
Overall
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Canon SX220 HS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20 front
Portability
71
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
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Canon SX220 HS vs Panasonic LZ20 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
  • Revealed February 2011
Panasonic LZ20
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX220 HS over the Panasonic LZ20

 SX220 HS LZ20 
Focus manually Very precise focus
Screen resolution461k460kSharper screen (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic LZ20 over the Canon SX220 HS

 LZ20 SX220 HS 
LaunchedJuly 2012February 2011Newer by 17 months

Common features in the Canon SX220 HS and Panasonic LZ20

 SX220 HS LZ20 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon SX220 HS vs Panasonic LZ20 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Canon SX220 HS vs Panasonic LZ20 sensor size comparison

Canon SX220 HS vs Panasonic LZ20 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX220 HS vs Panasonic LZ20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX220 HS Portrait photography info
Panasonic LZ20 Portrait photography info
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has manual focus
high flash sync (1/2,000 seconds)
includes face detection focus
external flash not possible
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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good megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports face detect autofocus
no manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX220 HS
Street photography with Panasonic LZ20
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image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
45
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
more heavy than average (499g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX220 HS Sports photography features
Panasonic LZ20 Sports photography features
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great zoom range (28-392mm 14.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery life (210 per charge)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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amazing zoom range (25-525mm 21.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
supports tracking focus
better than average battery (380 shots)
max fps low (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX220 HS as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic LZ20 as a Travel photography camera
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has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
very long reach (392mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
low battery life (210 CIPA)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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better than average battery (380 shots)
good megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
very long zoom (525mm)
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than average (499g)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX220 HS Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic LZ20 Landscape photography highlights
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has manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
low battery life (210 shots)
does not have Time Lapse mode
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decently wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
better than average battery (380 per charge)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX220 HS as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic LZ20 as a Vlogging camera
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pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
does not have external mic socket
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decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone jack
more heavy than average (499 grams)
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Canon SX220 HS vs Panasonic LZ20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX220 HS and Panasonic LZ20
 Canon SX220 HSPanasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20
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