Canon SX220 HS vs Panasonic SZ3
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Canon SX220 HS vs Panasonic SZ3 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
- Announced February 2011
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-250mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 126g - 95 x 56 x 22mm
- Introduced January 2013
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Here, we are reviewing the Canon SX220 HS vs Panasonic SZ3, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Panasonic. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the SX220 HS (12MP) and SZ3 (16MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe SX220 HS was announced 23 months prior to the SZ3 making them a generation away from each other. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before we go right into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the SX220 HS matches up versus the SZ3 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon SX220 HS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SX220 HS Gallery and Panasonic SZ3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX220 HS over the Panasonic SZ3
| SX220 HS | SZ3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually | Dial exact focus | |||
| Display size | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
| Display resolution | 461k | 230k | Sharper display (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ3 over the Canon SX220 HS
| SZ3 | SX220 HS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | January 2013 | February 2011 | Newer by 23 months |
Common features in the Canon SX220 HS and Panasonic SZ3
| SX220 HS | SZ3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
| Selfie screen | Neither comes with selfie screen | |||
| Touch display | Neither comes with Touch display |
Canon SX220 HS vs Panasonic SZ3 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon SX220 HS comes with outer measurements of 106mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) and the Panasonic SZ3 has proportions of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).
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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the SX220 HS against the SZ3.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the SX220 HS and SZ3 is 96 and 96 respectively.
Canon SX220 HS vs Panasonic SZ3 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is difficult to picture the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reading through specifications. The picture underneath will give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SX220 HS and SZ3.
To sum up, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Panasonic SZ3 to give you greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more aged SX220 HS is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.
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Canon SX220 HS vs Panasonic SZ3 Specifications
| Canon SX220 HS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Canon | Panasonic |
| Model type | Canon SX220 HS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3 |
| Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
| Announced | 2011-02-07 | 2013-01-07 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | 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 area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
| Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Highest native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | 23 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-392mm (14.0x) | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | f/3.1-5.9 |
| Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
| Display resolution | 461k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Display tech | PureColor II TG TFT LCD | TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 15s | 60s |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/3200s | 1/1600s |
| Continuous shutter rate | 3.0 frames per second | 1.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 3.50 m | 4.10 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Fastest flash synchronize | 1/2000s | - |
| 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 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
| Video data format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone 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 proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | - | 126 grams (0.28 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 106 x 59 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.3" x 1.3") | 95 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 210 photos | 250 photos |
| Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | 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 | $150 |