Canon SX220 HS vs Panasonic TS3

Following is a comprehensive review of the Canon SX220 HS and Panasonic TS3, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by brands Canon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the SX220 HS (12MP) and the TS3 (12MP) is very well matched and both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX220 HS was launched 6 months before the TS3 and they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a thorough comparison, here is a quick overview of how the SX220 HS grades against the TS3 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon SX220 HS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX220 HS Gallery and Panasonic TS3 Gallery.

If you are going to carry around your camera, you will need to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon SX220 HS enjoys outside 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) and the Panasonic TS3 has measurements of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") along with a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX220 HS and Panasonic TS3 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the SX220 HS against the TS3.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the SX220 HS and TS3 is 96 and 92 respectively.

Often, its hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes purely by looking at technical specs. The image here might provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX220 HS and TS3.

As you can tell, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same resolution and you should expect similar quality of photographs though you would want to factor the release date of the products into consideration.