Canon SX220 HS vs Panasonic ZR3

Its time to look a little more closely at the Canon SX220 HS and Panasonic ZR3, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Panasonic. The resolution of the SX220 HS (12MP) and the ZR3 (14MP) is fairly similar and both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX220 HS was revealed 13 months later than the ZR3 making them a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a complete comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the SX220 HS matches up vs the ZR3 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon SX220 HS & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SX220 HS Gallery & Panasonic ZR3 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon SX220 HS comes with outside 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 ZR3 has proportions of 98mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have at that moment. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the SX220 HS against the ZR3.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SX220 HS and ZR3 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Usually, it can be tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizing only by reviewing specifications. The graphic below may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX220 HS and ZR3.

Plainly, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can anticipate the Panasonic ZR3 to offer greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images more aggressively. The more recent SX220 HS should have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.