Canon SX220 HS vs Panasonic S1
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43 Overall
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96 Imaging
36 Features
43 Overall
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Portability
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96 Imaging
35 Features
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Canon SX220 HS vs Panasonic S1 Key Specs
Canon SX220 HS
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-392mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- n/ag - 106 x 59 x 33mm
- Announced February 2011
Panasonic S1
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-112mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
- 117g - 99 x 59 x 21mm
- Released January 2011
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Following is a complete assessment of the Canon SX220 HS vs Panasonic S1, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the SX220 HS (12MP) and the S1 (12MP) is very comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe SX220 HS was announced 2 months after the S1 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before delving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a concise summary of how the SX220 HS matches up versus the S1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Canon SX220 HS over the Panasonic S1
| SX220 HS | S1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Very accurate focus | ||
| Display size | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 461k |  | 230k | Crisper display (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic S1 over the Canon SX220 HS
| S1 | SX220 HS |
|---|
Common features in the Canon SX220 HS and Panasonic S1
| SX220 HS | S1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | February 2011 |  | January 2011 | Same generation |
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Neither offers Touch display |
Canon SX220 HS vs Panasonic S1 Physical Comparison
When you are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon SX220 HS offers exterior 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) and the Panasonic S1 has proportions of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).
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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use at the time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the SX220 HS against the S1.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX220 HS and S1 is 96 and 96 respectively.
Canon SX220 HS vs Panasonic S1 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it's hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizes only by checking out specifications. The image below will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SX220 HS and S1.
To sum up, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size and the identical MP therefore you should expect comparable quality of files but you may want to consider the release date of the cameras into account.
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Portrait Comparison
Canon SX220 HS Portrait photography details
Panasonic S1 Portrait photography details
you can focus manually
above average flash sync speed (1/2,000 seconds)
includes face detection focusing
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Canon SX220 HS Street photography advice
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (117 grams)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports photography with Canon SX220 HS
Sports photography with Panasonic S1
great zoom range (28-392mm 14.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking autofocus
max fps very slow (3.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery (210 per charge)
lack of phase detect AF
image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Canon SX220 HS Travel photography details
Panasonic S1 Travel photography details
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
very long reach (392mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
low battery (210 per charge)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
lighter than competition in class (117g)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Canon SX220 HS Landscape photography features
Panasonic S1 Landscape photography features
you can focus manually
really wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
low battery (210 per charge)
missing Time Lapse mode
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7")
lack of manual mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
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really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
missing external mic port
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (117 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic socket
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Canon SX220 HS vs Panasonic S1 Specifications
| Canon SX220 HS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Canon | Panasonic |
| Model | Canon SX220 HS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1 |
| Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
| Announced | 2011-02-07 | 2011-01-05 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology | Venus Engine IV |
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12MP | 12MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Highest native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Number of focus points | 9 | 11 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-392mm (14.0x) | 28-112mm (4.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | f/3.1-5.6 |
| Macro focus range | 5cm | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
| Screen resolution | 461 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Screen technology | PureColor II TG TFT LCD | TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 15 secs | 8 secs |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/3200 secs | 1/1600 secs |
| Continuous shutter rate | 3.0fps | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 3.50 m | 3.30 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Fastest flash synchronize | 1/2000 secs | - |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| 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 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| 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 sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | - | 117 gr (0.26 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 106 x 59 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.3" x 1.3") | 99 x 59 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall 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 images | 240 images |
| Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | NB-5L | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/ MMCplus/HC MMCplus | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Pricing at release | $399 | $269 |
