Canon SX220 HS vs Panasonic SZ7

The following is a extensive assessment of the Canon SX220 HS and Panasonic SZ7, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Panasonic. The resolution of the SX220 HS (12MP) and the SZ7 (14MP) is pretty well matched and they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX220 HS was introduced 11 months earlier than the SZ7 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a complete comparison, below is a brief view of how the SX220 HS matches up vs the SZ7 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon SX220 HS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SX220 HS Gallery and Panasonic SZ7 Gallery.

When you are looking to travel with your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon SX220 HS features exterior 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) while the Panasonic SZ7 has sizing of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

See the Canon SX220 HS and Panasonic SZ7 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have at the time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the SX220 HS compared to the SZ7.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the SX220 HS and SZ7 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Often, its hard to picture the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reading through a spec sheet. The pic here will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX220 HS and SZ7.

Clearly, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should expect the Panasonic SZ7 to give you more detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more aged SX220 HS is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.