Canon SX240 HS vs Panasonic FH3

Below is a extended overview of the Canon SX240 HS and Panasonic FH3, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the SX240 HS (12MP) and the FH3 (14MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX240 HS was manufactured 2 years later than the FH3 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the SX240 HS matches up vs the FH3 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX240 HS & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX240 HS Gallery & Panasonic FH3 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon SX240 HS provides physical measurements of 106mm x 61mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 224 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FH3 has sizing of 98mm x 55mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Below is a front view scale comparison of the SX240 HS compared to the FH3.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the SX240 HS and FH3 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to see the gap in sensor measurements merely by seeing a spec sheet. The visual below will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX240 HS and FH3.

Clearly, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Panasonic FH3 to provide greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots more aggressively. The fresher SX240 HS will have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.