Canon SX240 HS vs Panasonic FS25
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![Canon PowerShot SX240 HS front Canon PowerShot SX240 HS front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/w300/angled/Canon_PowerShot_SX240_HS_0.jpg)
![Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 front Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FS25/Panasonic-FS25-front.jpg)
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Canon SX240 HS vs Panasonic FS25 Key Specs
(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
- Introduced February 2012
- Succeeded the Canon SX230 HS
- Replacement is Canon SX260 HS
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600 (Raise to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 29-145mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 148g - 97 x 58 x 22mm
- Launched January 2009
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Canon SX240 HS vs Panasonic FS25 Overview
In this write-up, we are looking at the Canon SX240 HS versus Panasonic FS25, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the SX240 HS (12MP) and the FS25 (12MP) is very similar and they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").
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The SX240 HS was unveiled 3 years after the FS25 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting in to a complete comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the SX240 HS scores against the FS25 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Canon SX240 HS vs Panasonic FS25 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX240 HS & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SX240 HS Gallery & Panasonic FS25 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX240 HS over the Panasonic FS25
SX240 HS | FS25 | |||
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Launched | February 2012 | ![]() | January 2009 | More modern by 37 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | Dial exact focus | ||
Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FS25 over the Canon SX240 HS
FS25 | SX240 HS |
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Common features in the Canon SX240 HS and Panasonic FS25
SX240 HS | FS25 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent display size |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither has selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither has Touch display |
Canon SX240 HS vs Panasonic FS25 Physical Comparison
If you're going to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon SX240 HS has exterior measurements 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 FS25 has measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).
Check out the Canon SX240 HS versus Panasonic FS25 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use at the time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the SX240 HS against the FS25.
![Canon SX240 HS vs Panasonic FS25 size comparison Canon SX240 HS vs Panasonic FS25 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX240-HS-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FS25-size-comparison.jpg)
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the SX240 HS and FS25 is 91 and 95 respectively.
![Canon SX240 HS vs Panasonic FS25 top view buttons comparison Canon SX240 HS vs Panasonic FS25 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX240-HS-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FS25-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Canon SX240 HS vs Panasonic FS25 Sensor Comparison
Usually, its tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes just by reviewing specifications. The picture below will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SX240 HS and FS25.
Plainly, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same megapixels therefore you can expect similar quality of pictures although you should really take the launch date of the products into consideration. The fresher SX240 HS should have a benefit in sensor innovation.
![Canon SX240 HS vs Panasonic FS25 sensor size comparison Canon SX240 HS vs Panasonic FS25 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX240-HS-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FS25-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Canon SX240 HS vs Panasonic FS25 Screen and ViewFinder
![Canon SX240 HS vs Panasonic FS25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Canon SX240 HS vs Panasonic FS25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX240-HS-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FS25-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Canon SX240 HS vs Panasonic FS25 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX240 HS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Panasonic |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX240 HS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2012-02-07 | 2009-01-27 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | 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 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Maximum boosted ISO | - | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-500mm (20.0x) | 29-145mm (5.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.5-6.8 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 461k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen technology | PureColor II TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 60 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/3200 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 2.0fps | 2.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 3.50 m | 5.30 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance 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) | 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
Video file format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 224 gr (0.49 lbs) | 148 gr (0.33 lbs) |
Dimensions | 106 x 61 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") | 97 x 58 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") |
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 images | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NB-6L | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at launch | $0 | $230 |