Canon SX240 HS vs Panasonic FZ100

Below is a in-depth assessment of the Canon SX240 HS and Panasonic FZ100, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Canon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the SX240 HS (12MP) and the FZ100 (14MP) is fairly similar and both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX240 HS was introduced 19 months later than the FZ100 making them a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX240 HS being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ100 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief view of how the SX240 HS scores versus the FZ100 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX240 HS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX240 HS Gallery and Panasonic FZ100 Gallery.

If you're planning to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX240 HS enjoys outer dimensions of 106mm x 61mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 224 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Panasonic FZ100 has dimensions of 124mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") with a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use at that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the SX240 HS versus the FZ100.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the SX240 HS and FZ100 is 91 and 67 respectively.

Generally, it is very hard to envision the difference between sensor measurements merely by reading specs. The photograph below may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX240 HS and FZ100.

All in all, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Panasonic FZ100 to offer you more detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images way more aggressively. The more modern SX240 HS is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.