Canon SX220 HS vs Panasonic S3

Let's look more in depth at the Canon SX220 HS and Panasonic S3, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the SX220 HS (12MP) and the S3 (14MP) is very comparable and both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX220 HS was unveiled 2 months after the S3 so they are of a similar age. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a in depth comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the SX220 HS scores vs the S3 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon SX220 HS & Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3. The full galleries are available at Canon SX220 HS Gallery & Panasonic S3 Gallery.

If you are aiming to travel with your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and size. The Canon SX220 HS has exterior measurements of 106mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) whilst the Panasonic S3 has specifications 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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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the SX220 HS against the S3.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX220 HS and S3 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Quite often, it is hard to see the difference in sensor dimensions purely by seeing a spec sheet. The pic here might give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SX220 HS and S3.

Clearly, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Panasonic S3 to show extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics a bit more aggressively.