Canon SX240 HS vs Panasonic ZS80

Lets look a little more closely at the Canon SX240 HS and Panasonic ZS80, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Canon and Panasonic. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the SX240 HS (12MP) and ZS80 (20MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX240 HS was introduced 7 years prior to the ZS80 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the SX240 HS scores against the ZS80 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX240 HS and Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SX240 HS Gallery and Panasonic ZS80 Gallery.

If you're looking to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX240 HS provides physical dimensions of 106mm x 61mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 224 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS80 has dimensions of 112mm x 69mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7") with a weight of 327 grams (0.72 lbs).

Check out the Canon SX240 HS and Panasonic ZS80 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the SX240 HS against the ZS80.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the SX240 HS and ZS80 is 91 and 86 respectively.

Generally, it is very difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizing just by checking a spec sheet. The visual below will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX240 HS and ZS80.

As you can see, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should expect to see the Panasonic ZS80 to give greater detail using its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics way more aggressively. The older SX240 HS is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.