Canon SX220 HS vs Panasonic ZS45

On this page, we will be looking at the Canon SX220 HS vs Panasonic ZS45, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Canon and Panasonic. There exists a crucial gap among the resolutions of the SX220 HS (12MP) and ZS45 (16MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX220 HS was brought out 4 years earlier than the ZS45 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the SX220 HS matches up vs the ZS45 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon SX220 HS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SX220 HS Gallery and Panasonic ZS45 Gallery.

If you are going to carry your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and size. The Canon SX220 HS features physical measurements of 106mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS45 has specifications of 108mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).

Compare the Canon SX220 HS vs Panasonic ZS45 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the SX220 HS and the ZS45.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX220 HS and ZS45 is 96 and 91 respectively.

More often than not, its difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizing only by going through technical specs. The photograph here may provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX220 HS and ZS45.

As you can tell, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You should expect the Panasonic ZS45 to produce more detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures more aggressively. The older SX220 HS will be behind in sensor innovation.