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Canon SX240 HS vs Panasonic FH20

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
44
Overall
39
Canon PowerShot SX240 HS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30

Canon SX240 HS vs Panasonic FH20 Key Specs

Canon SX240 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.8) lens
  • 224g - 106 x 61 x 33mm
  • Revealed February 2012
  • Succeeded the Canon SX230 HS
  • Later Model is Canon SX260 HS
Panasonic FH20
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 178g - 100 x 56 x 28mm
  • Released January 2010
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FS30
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Canon SX240 HS vs Panasonic FH20 Overview

On this page, we are reviewing the Canon SX240 HS versus Panasonic FH20, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Panasonic. The resolution of the SX240 HS (12MP) and the FH20 (14MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX240 HS was manufactured 2 years after the FH20 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a full comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the SX240 HS grades against the FH20 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX240 HS over the Panasonic FH20

 SX240 HS FH20 
ReleasedFebruary 2012January 2010Newer by 26 months
Manual focus More exact focusing
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kCrisper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH20 over the Canon SX240 HS

 FH20 SX240 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX240 HS and Panasonic FH20

 SX240 HS FH20 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Canon SX240 HS vs Panasonic FH20 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to travel with your camera, you will need to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon SX240 HS provides outside dimensions of 106mm x 61mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 224 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FH20 has measurements of 100mm x 56mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") and a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).

Compare the Canon SX240 HS versus Panasonic FH20 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the SX240 HS versus the FH20.

Canon SX240 HS vs Panasonic FH20 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the SX240 HS and FH20 is 91 and 93 respectively.

Canon SX240 HS vs Panasonic FH20 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX240 HS vs Panasonic FH20 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is hard to picture the difference between sensor dimensions simply by checking technical specs. The picture here might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX240 HS and FH20.

As you can tell, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can anticipate the Panasonic FH20 to give greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos more aggressively. The more recent SX240 HS should have a benefit in sensor technology.

Canon SX240 HS vs Panasonic FH20 sensor size comparison

Canon SX240 HS vs Panasonic FH20 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX240 HS vs Panasonic FH20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX240 HS Portrait photography details
Panasonic FH20 Portrait photography details
37
focusing manually
includes face detection focusing
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
28
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX240 HS Street photography info
Panasonic FH20 Street photography info
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (224 grams)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX240 HS
Sports photography with Panasonic FH20
36
long zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking autofocus
slow fps (2.0 fps)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery (230 per charge)
has no phase detect AF
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX240 HS Travel photography features
Panasonic FH20 Travel photography features
61
lighter than others in class (224 grams)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
great zoom (500mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
low battery (230 per charge)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
64
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX240 HS Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic FH20 Landscape photography highlights
41
focusing manually
reasonably wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
low battery (230 shots)
does not have Time Lapse mode
37
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual exposure not available
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX240 HS
Vlogging with Panasonic FH20
34
reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others in class (224g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
does not have external mic socket
28
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic jack
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Canon SX240 HS vs Panasonic FH20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX240 HS and Panasonic FH20
 Canon PowerShot SX240 HSPanasonic Lumix DMC-FH20
General Information
Make Canon Panasonic
Model Canon PowerShot SX240 HS Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20
Alternate name - Lumix DMC-FS30
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2012-02-07 2010-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 5 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-500mm (20.0x) 28-224mm (8.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-6.8 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 461k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology PureColor II TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 2.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m 5.80 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 224 gr (0.49 lbs) 178 gr (0.39 lbs)
Physical dimensions 106 x 61 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") 100 x 56 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 230 photos -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-6L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch price $0 $179