Canon SX240 HS vs Panasonic FH22
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Canon SX240 HS vs Panasonic FH22 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Ulanzi's Tripod Ensures Ultra Smooth FilmingThe 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.
Canon SX240 HS vs Panasonic FH22 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX240 HS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX240 HS Gallery and Panasonic FH22 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX240 HS over the Panasonic FH22
SX240 HS | FH22 | |||
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Released | February 2012 | January 2010 | More modern by 26 months | |
Manually focus | More accurate focusing | |||
Display resolution | 461k | 230k | Clearer display (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH22 over the Canon SX240 HS
FH22 | SX240 HS | |||
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Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Canon SX240 HS and Panasonic FH22
SX240 HS | FH22 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display size | 3" | 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.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.
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 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.
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Canon SX240 HS vs Panasonic FH22 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX240 HS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22 | |
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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 |