Canon SX240 HS vs Panasonic FH2

The following is a thorough comparison of the Canon SX240 HS versus Panasonic FH2, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Panasonic. The resolution of the SX240 HS (12MP) and the FH2 (14MP) is relatively comparable and they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX240 HS was announced 14 months after the FH2 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a in-depth comparison, below is a short summary of how the SX240 HS grades vs the FH2 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX240 HS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SX240 HS Gallery and Panasonic FH2 Gallery.

If you're aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon SX240 HS enjoys outer measurements of 106mm x 61mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 224 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Panasonic FH2 has measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") along with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX240 HS versus Panasonic FH2 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the SX240 HS against the FH2.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX240 HS and FH2 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Quite often, it is hard to envision the gap in sensor dimensions merely by going through specifications. The pic underneath will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX240 HS and FH2.

To sum up, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Panasonic FH2 to show greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots much more aggressively. The younger SX240 HS is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.