Canon SX220 HS vs Panasonic TS30

Lets look more in depth at the Canon SX220 HS versus Panasonic TS30, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by brands Canon and Panasonic. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the SX220 HS (12MP) and TS30 (16MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX220 HS was announced 4 years prior to the TS30 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple summary of how the SX220 HS grades versus the TS30 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon SX220 HS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SX220 HS Gallery and Panasonic TS30 Gallery.

In case you're going to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The Canon SX220 HS features physical dimensions 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 TS30 has specifications of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Compare the Canon SX220 HS versus Panasonic TS30 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the SX220 HS compared to the TS30.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the SX220 HS and TS30 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is difficult to envision the gap in sensor measurements simply by seeing specs. The photograph here will help provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX220 HS and TS30.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Panasonic TS30 to provide more detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The older SX220 HS will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.