Canon PowerShot
SX220 HS
 vs
Panasonic Lumix
DMC-ZS7

Updated (February, 2011): Compare the Canon PowerShot SX220 HS vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10

Canon PowerShot SX220 HS

73
"The Canon PowerShot SX220 HS produces images of very good quality."
photographyblog.com | talking about the SX220 HS's image-quality
"The Canon PowerShot SX220 HS is a strong recommendation as a travel zoom camera that does it all with the minimum of fuss."
photographyblog.com | talking about the SX220 HS's overall-performance

Reasons to buy the Canon PowerShot SX220 HS

High-speed framerate
 High speed movies
240 fps
Supports 24p
 24p movies
For that film look
Sensor type
 CMOS Sensor
Better in low light
Fastest shutter speed
 Fast shutter speed
1/3200 of a second
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7

66
"Very good image quality."
digitalcamerareview.com | talking about the DMC-ZS7's image-quality
"The body is rectangular with gently rounded edges and a subtle ridge along the right front in the area of the shutter button and zoom control to help provide better grip."
digitalcamerareview.com | talking about the DMC-ZS7's feel

Reasons to buy the Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7

GPS
 Built-in GPS
Great for travel
Light sensitivity (boost)
 High ISO (boost)
6,400 ISO
Longest exposure
 Long exposures
60 seconds

differences

Advantages of the Canon SX220 HS
Movie format Higher resolution movies 1080p @ 24fps vs 720p @ 30fps
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 Shoots higher resolution Full HD (1080p) video but at a lower frame rate
Supports 24p Supports 24p Yes vs No
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 Get that real film feel
High-speed framerate Records high-speed movies 240 fps vs None
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 Capture events too fast for the naked eye and play them back in super-slow motion
Zoom More zoom 14x vs 12x
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 Around 40% more zoom
Sensor type Has a CMOS-family sensor CMOS vs CCD
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 CMOS-family sensors often produce better quality images
Aperture Wider aperture f/3.1 vs f/3.3
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 At its widest zoom, the SX220 HS's lens captures marginally more light (0.2 f-stops)
Light sensitivity Better maximum light sensitivity 3,200 ISO vs 1,600 ISO
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 The SX220 HS's maximum light sensitivity is 1 f-stop better
True resolution Slightly higher true resolution 9.8 MP vs 9.8 MP
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 Almost the same
Continuous shooting Shoots slightly faster 3.2 fps vs 2.3 fps
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 Around 40% faster continuous shooting
Lowest price Cheaper $281.21 vs $360.99
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 The best price we've seen is $80 cheaper (more than 20% less)
Fastest shutter speed Significantly faster max shutter speed 1/3200s vs 1/2000s
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 Around 40% faster max shutter speed
Sensor size Slightly larger sensor 1/2.3" 6.2x4.6mm vs 1/2.3" 6.1x4.6mm
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 Almost the same
Canon PowerShot SX220 HS Learn more about
the Canon SX220 HS

Advantages of the Panasonic DMC-ZS7
GPS Has a GPS Yes vs No
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 Automatically geotags your photos when traveling
Wide angle Significantly better wide angle 25 mm vs 28 mm
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 More than 10% better wide angle
Light sensitivity (boost) Has boost ISO 6,400 ISO vs None
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 Allows taking photos in darker situations, often at the cost of additional noise in the image
Macro focus Better macro capability 3 cm vs 5 cm
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 Focus on subjects 40% closer to the lens
Longest exposure Much longer exposures 60s vs 15s
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 4x longer exposures
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 Learn more about
the Panasonic DMC-ZS7
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recommendations

Relative to the best recent travel zooms, and ignoring price

Canon PowerShot SX220 HS Canon PowerShot SX220 HS
73 vs 66
Explain scores
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7
Green arrow Snapsort recommends the Canon PowerShot SX220 HS.

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similarities

Compared to recent compacts

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Zoom Great zoom Help
SX220 HS:14x
DMC-ZS7:12x
Image stabilization Good image stabilization Help
Lens
Thickness Quite thick Help
1.3"
Weight Heavy Help
SX220 HS:215 g
DMC-ZS7:218 g
Lowest price Very expensive Help
SX220 HS:$281.21
DMC-ZS7:$360.99
Panorama Neither camera stitches together panoramas Help
You could stitch photos in post
Size Large Help
SX220 HS:106x59x33 mm
DMC-ZS7:103x60x33 mm
HDR Neither has in-camera HDR Help
You could do HDR manually
Touch screen No touchscreens Help
More buttons

Compared to recent travel zooms

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses

Snapsort is not aware of any interesting strengths shared by these two products.
3D Neither camera can take 3D photos Help
No 3d support
Continuous shooting Slow continuous shooting Help
SX220 HS:3.2 fps
DMC-ZS7:2.3 fps

competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10

Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10

Travel zoom

$328
Zoom Has slightly more zoom
Touch screen Has a touch screen
Compare the Lumix DMC-ZS10 vs the PowerShot SX220 HS
Compare the Lumix DMC-ZS10 vs the Lumix DMC-ZS7
Canon ELPH 300 HS

Canon ELPH 300 HS

Compact

$146 - $179
Aperture Has a slightly wider aperture
Size Is much smaller
Fastest shutter speed Has a slower max shutter speed
Screen size Has a significantly smaller screen
Compare the ELPH 300 HS vs the PowerShot SX220 HS
Compare the ELPH 300 HS vs the Lumix DMC-ZS7
Nikon Coolpix S9100

Nikon Coolpix S9100

Travel zoom

$237 - $328
Zoom Has significantly more zoom
Screen resolution Has a significantly higher resolution screen
Fastest shutter speed Has a slower max shutter speed
Longest exposure Slightly shorter exposures
Compare the Coolpix S9100 vs the PowerShot SX220 HS
Compare the Coolpix S9100 vs the Lumix DMC-ZS7
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8

Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8

Travel zoom

$170 - $271
Zoom Has slightly more zoom
Lowest price Is slightly less expensive
Screen resolution Has a slightly lower resolution screen
Compare the Lumix DMC-ZS8 vs the PowerShot SX220 HS
Compare the Lumix DMC-ZS8 vs the Lumix DMC-ZS7
Canon PowerShot SX210 IS

Canon PowerShot SX210 IS

Travel zoom

$294
Macro focus Slightly worse macro focusing
Screen resolution Has a slightly lower resolution screen
Compare the PowerShot SX210 IS vs the PowerShot SX220 HS
Compare the PowerShot SX210 IS vs the Lumix DMC-ZS7
Sony Cybershot DSC-HX9v

Sony Cybershot DSC-HX9v

Travel zoom

$319 - $330
Zoom Has slightly more zoom
Screen resolution Has a significantly higher resolution screen
Fastest shutter speed Has a slower max shutter speed
Weight Is slightly heavier
Compare the Cybershot DSC-HX9v vs the PowerShot SX220 HS
Compare the Cybershot DSC-HX9v vs the Lumix DMC-ZS7
Canon Powershot S100

Canon Powershot S100

Pro digicam

$372 - $430
Aperture Has a much wider aperture
Size Is slightly smaller
Fastest shutter speed Has a slower max shutter speed
Lowest price Is slightly more expensive
Compare the Powershot S100 vs the PowerShot SX220 HS
Compare the Powershot S100 vs the Lumix DMC-ZS7

Canon PowerShot SX220 HS Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Canon PowerShot SX230 HS

Canon PowerShot SX230 HS

Travel zoom

$239 - $307
GPS Has a GPS
Panorama Can create panoramas in-camera
Compare the PowerShot SX230 HS vs the PowerShot SX220 HS
Canon PowerShot SX240 HS

Canon PowerShot SX240 HS

Travel zoom

$354 - $450
Zoom Much more zoom
Wide angle Significantly better wide angle
Aperture Narrower aperture
Size Slightly larger
Compare the PowerShot SX240 HS vs the PowerShot SX220 HS

Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20

Panasonic Lumix ZS20

Travel zoom

$291 - $350
Zoom Much more zoom
Movie format Higher resolution movies
True resolution Lower true resolution
Longest exposure Much shorter max exposures
Compare the Lumix ZS20 vs the Lumix DMC-ZS7
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5

Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5

Pro digicam

$325
Sensor size Much larger sensor
Aperture Much wider aperture
GPS No built-in GPS
Zoom Significantly less zoom
Compare the Lumix DMC-LX5 vs the Lumix DMC-ZS7
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3

Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3

Travel zoom
GPS No built-in GPS
Weight Heavier
Compare the Lumix DMC-ZS3 vs the Lumix DMC-ZS7

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