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Canon SX220 HS vs Panasonic SZ3

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
43
Overall
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Canon SX220 HS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
29
Overall
35

Canon SX220 HS vs Panasonic SZ3 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
  • Announced February 2011
Panasonic SZ3
(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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Canon SX220 HS vs Panasonic SZ3 Overview

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").

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The 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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Reasons to pick Canon SX220 HS over the Panasonic SZ3

 SX220 HS SZ3 
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kSharper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ3 over the Canon SX220 HS

 SZ3 SX220 HS 
IntroducedJanuary 2013February 2011Newer by 23 months

Common features in the Canon SX220 HS and Panasonic SZ3

 SX220 HS SZ3 
Display typeFixed 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).

Examine the Canon SX220 HS vs Panasonic SZ3 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon SX220 HS vs Panasonic SZ3 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Canon SX220 HS vs Panasonic SZ3 sensor size comparison

Canon SX220 HS vs Panasonic SZ3 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX220 HS vs Panasonic SZ3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX220 HS Portrait photography details
Panasonic SZ3 Portrait photography details
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manual focus
above average flash sync speed (1/2,000 seconds)
has face detection autofocus
can't use external flash
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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resolution is good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX220 HS Street photography features
Panasonic SZ3 Street photography features
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image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (126g)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX220 HS Sports photography details
Panasonic SZ3 Sports photography details
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excellent zoom range (28-392mm 14.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking autofocus
max frames per second very slow (3.0 frames/s)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (210 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
slow fps (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX220 HS as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic SZ3 as a Travel photography camera
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flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
very long reach (392mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
terrible battery power (210 per charge)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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lighter than competition in class (126g)
resolution is good (16MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
very long reach (250mm)
does not have Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX220 HS
Landscape photography with Panasonic SZ3
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manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
terrible battery power (210 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse recording
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quite wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX220 HS as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic SZ3 as a Vlogging camera
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decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have external mic port
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quite wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (126 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone socket
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Canon SX220 HS vs Panasonic SZ3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX220 HS and Panasonic SZ3
 Canon SX220 HSPanasonic 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