Canon SX240 HS vs Panasonic FH10

Let's look much closer at the Canon SX240 HS versus Panasonic FH10, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the SX240 HS (12MP) and FH10 (16MP) but they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX240 HS was revealed 11 months earlier than the FH10 so they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a in-depth comparison, below is a short overview of how the SX240 HS grades versus the FH10 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX240 HS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SX240 HS Gallery and Panasonic FH10 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and size. The Canon SX240 HS has got outside 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) while the Panasonic FH10 has specifications of 94mm x 54mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs).

Check out the Canon SX240 HS versus Panasonic FH10 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the SX240 HS vs the FH10.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the SX240 HS and FH10 is 91 and 97 respectively.

In many cases, it can be hard to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions purely by checking out specs. The image below will provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX240 HS and FH10.

All in all, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Panasonic FH10 to produce greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics far more aggressively. The more aged SX240 HS will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.