Canon SX220 HS vs Panasonic TS30
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![Canon SX220 HS front Canon SX220 HS front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Canon-SX220-HS/Canon-SX220-HS-front.jpg)
![Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30 front Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-TS30/Panasonic-TS30-front.jpg)
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Canon SX220 HS vs Panasonic TS30 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-392mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- n/ag - 106 x 59 x 33mm
- Introduced February 2011
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
- 142g - 104 x 58 x 20mm
- Launched January 2015
- Also Known as Lumix DMC-FT30
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Canon SX220 HS vs Panasonic TS30 Overview
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.
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Canon SX220 HS vs Panasonic TS30 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Canon SX220 HS over the Panasonic TS30
SX220 HS | TS30 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More precise focus | ||
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS30 over the Canon SX220 HS
TS30 | SX220 HS | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Launched | January 2015 | ![]() | February 2011 | More recent by 47 months |
Common features in the Canon SX220 HS and Panasonic TS30
SX220 HS | TS30 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither includes Touch friendly screen |
Canon SX220 HS vs Panasonic TS30 Physical Comparison
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.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
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.
![Canon SX220 HS vs Panasonic TS30 size comparison Canon SX220 HS vs Panasonic TS30 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-SX220-HS-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-TS30-size-comparison.jpg)
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the SX220 HS and TS30 is 96 and 95 respectively.
![Canon SX220 HS vs Panasonic TS30 top view buttons comparison Canon SX220 HS vs Panasonic TS30 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-SX220-HS-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-TS30-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Canon SX220 HS vs Panasonic TS30 Sensor Comparison
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.
![Canon SX220 HS vs Panasonic TS30 sensor size comparison Canon SX220 HS vs Panasonic TS30 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Canon-SX220-HS-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-TS30-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Canon SX220 HS vs Panasonic TS30 Screen and ViewFinder
![Canon SX220 HS vs Panasonic TS30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Canon SX220 HS vs Panasonic TS30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-SX220-HS-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-TS30-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Portrait Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Canon SX220 HS vs Panasonic TS30 Specifications
Canon SX220 HS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Panasonic |
Model | Canon SX220 HS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30 |
Also Known as | - | Lumix DMC-FT30 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Waterproof |
Introduced | 2011-02-07 | 2015-01-06 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | 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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Maximum boosted ISO | - | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-392mm (14.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | f/3.9-5.7 |
Macro focus range | 5cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.7" |
Screen resolution | 461k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen tech | PureColor II TG TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 8 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/3200 seconds | 1/1300 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 3.0fps | 1.3fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 3.50 m | 4.40 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | 1/2000 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | H.264 | MPEG-4 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | - | 142g (0.31 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 106 x 59 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.3" x 1.3") | 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 210 pictures | 250 pictures |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NB-5L | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/ MMCplus/HC MMCplus | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at launch | $399 | $180 |