Canon SX240 HS vs Panasonic FZ28
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Canon SX240 HS vs Panasonic FZ28 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
- Introduced February 2012
- Older Model is Canon SX230 HS
- Renewed by Canon SX260 HS
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 27-486mm (F2.8-4.4) lens
- 417g - 118 x 75 x 89mm
- Released January 2009

Canon SX240 HS vs Panasonic FZ28 Overview
In this article, we are looking at the Canon SX240 HS and Panasonic FZ28, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Canon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the SX240 HS (12MP) and the FZ28 (10MP) is fairly close and they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The SX240 HS was brought out 3 years after the FZ28 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting straight into a in depth comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the SX240 HS scores vs the FZ28 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon SX240 HS vs Panasonic FZ28 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX240 HS & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28. The entire galleries are available at Canon SX240 HS Gallery & Panasonic FZ28 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX240 HS over the Panasonic FZ28
SX240 HS | FZ28 | |||
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Released | February 2012 | ![]() | January 2009 | More modern by 38 months |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ28 over the Canon SX240 HS
FZ28 | SX240 HS |
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Common features in the Canon SX240 HS and Panasonic FZ28
SX240 HS | FZ28 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More exact focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | No Touch display |
Canon SX240 HS vs Panasonic FZ28 Physical Comparison
When you are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and size. The Canon SX240 HS provides outside measurements of 106mm x 61mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 224 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Panasonic FZ28 has specifications of 118mm x 75mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") accompanied by a weight of 417 grams (0.92 lbs).
See the Canon SX240 HS and Panasonic FZ28 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the SX240 HS against the FZ28.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX240 HS and FZ28 is 91 and 72 respectively.

Canon SX240 HS vs Panasonic FZ28 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, its tough to envision the gap in sensor sizes merely by looking through specifications. The picture below might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SX240 HS and FZ28.
To sum up, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Canon SX240 HS to render greater detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos far more aggressively. The newer SX240 HS is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.

Canon SX240 HS vs Panasonic FZ28 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX240 HS vs Panasonic FZ28 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX240 HS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Panasonic |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX240 HS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2012-02-07 | 2009-01-15 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | 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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3648 x 2736 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-500mm (20.0x) | 27-486mm (18.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.5-6.8 | f/2.8-4.4 |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of display | 461k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display tech | PureColor II TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15 secs | 60 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/3200 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 2.0 frames/s | 3.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.50 m | 8.50 m (Auto ISO) |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, Red-Eye Auto, On, Red-Eye On, Red-Eye Slow Sync, Off, Slow Sync (1&2) |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
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, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 @ 30fps, 320 x 240 @ 10fps |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | H.264 | - |
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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 224 grams (0.49 lbs) | 417 grams (0.92 lbs) |
Dimensions | 106 x 61 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") | 118 x 75 x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 27 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 17.9 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 10.1 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 79 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 230 images | - |
Type of battery | 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/MMC/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at release | $0 | $599 |