Canon SX220 HS vs Panasonic SZ8

Here is a extended analysis of the Canon SX220 HS versus Panasonic SZ8, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Canon and Panasonic. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the SX220 HS (12MP) and SZ8 (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX220 HS was released 3 years prior to the SZ8 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a detailed comparison, below is a brief summation of how the SX220 HS grades against the SZ8 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon SX220 HS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SX220 HS Gallery and Panasonic SZ8 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and size. The Canon SX220 HS enjoys physical measurements of 106mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) and the Panasonic SZ8 has specifications of 100mm x 60mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).

Compare the Canon SX220 HS versus Panasonic SZ8 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have during that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the SX220 HS against the SZ8.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the SX220 HS and SZ8 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Often, its hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizing merely by viewing technical specs. The photograph below will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX220 HS and SZ8.

As you have seen, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Panasonic SZ8 to render greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics far more aggressively. The older SX220 HS will be behind in sensor tech.