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Canon SX240 HS vs Panasonic FH22

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
44
Overall
39
Canon PowerShot SX240 HS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
30
Overall
34

Canon SX240 HS vs Panasonic FH22 Key Specs

Canon SX240 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.8) lens
  • 224g - 106 x 61 x 33mm
  • Released February 2012
  • Older Model is Canon SX230 HS
  • Updated by Canon SX260 HS
Panasonic FH22
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 170g - 100 x 57 x 27mm
  • Released January 2010
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FS33
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Canon SX240 HS vs Panasonic FH22 Overview

Following is a extended review of the Canon SX240 HS vs Panasonic FH22, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the SX240 HS (12MP) and the FH22 (14MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX240 HS was released 2 years after the FH22 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the SX240 HS grades vs the FH22 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX240 HS over the Panasonic FH22

 SX240 HS FH22 
ReleasedFebruary 2012January 2010More modern by 26 months
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH22 over the Canon SX240 HS

 FH22 SX240 HS 
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon SX240 HS and Panasonic FH22

 SX240 HS FH22 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display size
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Canon SX240 HS vs Panasonic FH22 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry around your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX240 HS offers outside 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 FH22 has dimensions of 100mm x 57mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") and a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX240 HS vs Panasonic FH22 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the SX240 HS and the FH22.

Canon SX240 HS vs Panasonic FH22 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the SX240 HS and FH22 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Canon SX240 HS vs Panasonic FH22 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX240 HS vs Panasonic FH22 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizes merely by reading through specs. The pic underneath will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SX240 HS and FH22.

All in all, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Panasonic FH22 to give extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics way more aggressively. The newer SX240 HS will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon SX240 HS vs Panasonic FH22 sensor size comparison

Canon SX240 HS vs Panasonic FH22 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX240 HS vs Panasonic FH22 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX240 HS Portrait photography factors
Panasonic FH22 Portrait photography factors
37
has manual focus
includes face detect autofocus
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
28
good resolution (14MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX240 HS as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FH22 as a Street photography camera
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (224g)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
boasts touch focus
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX240 HS as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FH22 as a Sports photography camera
36
excellent zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (230 CIPA)
has no phase detect autofocus
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX240 HS as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FH22 as a Travel photography camera
61
lighter than others in class (224g)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
great reach (500mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
not so great battery pack (230 shots)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.5)
67
boasts touch focus
good resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX240 HS
Landscape photography with Panasonic FH22
41
has manual focus
quite wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
not so great battery pack (230 shots)
lack of Timelapse recording
42
decently wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX240 HS Vlogging details
Panasonic FH22 Vlogging details
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quite wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others in class (224 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly display
lack of microphone socket
31
decently wide (28mm)
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone socket
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Canon SX240 HS vs Panasonic FH22 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX240 HS and Panasonic FH22
 Canon PowerShot SX240 HSPanasonic Lumix DMC-FH22
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon PowerShot SX240 HS Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-FS33
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2012-02-07 2010-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 5 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-500mm (20.0x) 28-224mm (8.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-6.8 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 461k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech PureColor II TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 5.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 224 grams (0.49 lbs) 170 grams (0.37 lbs)
Physical dimensions 106 x 61 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") 100 x 57 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 230 photos -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-6L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at release $0 $200