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Canon SX240 HS vs Panasonic FZ150

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
44
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX240 HS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150 front
Portability
67
Imaging
36
Features
57
Overall
44

Canon SX240 HS vs Panasonic FZ150 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
  • Announced February 2012
  • Replaced the Canon SX230 HS
  • Later Model is Canon SX260 HS
Panasonic FZ150
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
  • 528g - 124 x 82 x 92mm
  • Released April 2012
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Canon SX240 HS vs Panasonic FZ150 Overview

The following is a extensive overview of the Canon SX240 HS versus Panasonic FZ150, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Canon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the SX240 HS (12MP) and the FZ150 (12MP) is fairly comparable and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX240 HS was introduced 2 months before the FZ150 and they are of a similar generation. The two cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX240 HS being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ150 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving through a in-depth comparison, below is a short highlight of how the SX240 HS scores against the FZ150 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX240 HS over the Panasonic FZ150

 SX240 HS FZ150 
Display resolution461k460kClearer display (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ150 over the Canon SX240 HS

 FZ150 SX240 HS 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Canon SX240 HS and Panasonic FZ150

 SX240 HS FZ150 
ReleasedFebruary 2012April 2012Same generation
Manual focus More exact focus
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Canon SX240 HS vs Panasonic FZ150 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX240 HS has physical 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) whilst the Panasonic FZ150 has dimensions of 124mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") and a weight of 528 grams (1.16 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the SX240 HS vs the FZ150.

Canon SX240 HS vs Panasonic FZ150 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the SX240 HS and FZ150 is 91 and 67 respectively.

Canon SX240 HS vs Panasonic FZ150 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX240 HS vs Panasonic FZ150 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be tough to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions merely by seeing specifications. The pic underneath may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX240 HS and FZ150.

Plainly, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact MP and you should expect comparable quality of images but you will want to take the production date of the cameras into account.

Canon SX240 HS vs Panasonic FZ150 sensor size comparison

Canon SX240 HS vs Panasonic FZ150 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX240 HS vs Panasonic FZ150 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX240 HS Portrait photography features
Panasonic FZ150 Portrait photography features
37
focusing manually
comes with face detection autofocus
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
41
focusing manually
saves RAW files
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Canon SX240 HS Street photography info
Panasonic FZ150 Street photography info
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (224g)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
58
screen articulates
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition (528 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX240 HS
Sports photography with Panasonic FZ150
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amazing zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking autofocus
max frames per second very slow (2.0 frames per second)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery pack (230 shots)
lacks phase detect autofocus
43
amazing zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
great battery (410 per charge)
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX240 HS as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FZ150 as a Travel photography camera
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lighter than competitors (224g)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
great reach (500mm)
no Timelapse recording
low battery pack (230 per charge)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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great battery (410 per charge)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
fairly wide (25mm)
great zoom (600mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (528g)
low megapixels (12MP)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX240 HS Landscape photography advice
Panasonic FZ150 Landscape photography advice
41
focusing manually
fairly wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
low battery pack (230 shots)
no Timelapse recording
48
focusing manually
fairly wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
great battery (410 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX240 HS Vlogging features
Panasonic FZ150 Vlogging features
34
fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors (224g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
no external microphone port
62
fairly wide (25mm)
screen is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes external microphone jack
slow max aperture (f2.8)
more heavy than competition (528 grams)
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Canon SX240 HS vs Panasonic FZ150 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX240 HS and Panasonic FZ150
 Canon PowerShot SX240 HSPanasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150
General Information
Brand Canon Panasonic
Model Canon PowerShot SX240 HS Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2012-02-07 2012-04-11
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 5 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 23
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-500mm (20.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-6.8 f/2.8-5.2
Macro focus range 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 461k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech PureColor II TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 2.0 frames/s 12.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 m 9.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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) 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (220 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 224 gr (0.49 lb) 528 gr (1.16 lb)
Dimensions 106 x 61 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") 124 x 82 x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 40
DXO Color Depth score not tested 19.4
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.9
DXO Low light score not tested 132
Other
Battery life 230 photographs 410 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-6L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures))
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $0 $499