Canon SX240 HS vs Panasonic FZ300

Let's look a little more in depth at the Canon SX240 HS and Panasonic FZ300, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Canon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the SX240 HS (12MP) and the FZ300 (12MP) is very comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX240 HS was unveiled 4 years earlier than the FZ300 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX240 HS being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going straight to a detailed comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the SX240 HS grades against the FZ300 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX240 HS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SX240 HS Gallery and Panasonic FZ300 Gallery.

If you are intending to lug around your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX240 HS provides external 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) while the Panasonic FZ300 has dimensions of 132mm x 92mm x 117mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.6") having a weight of 691 grams (1.52 lbs).

Compare the Canon SX240 HS and Panasonic FZ300 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have at that moment. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the SX240 HS versus the FZ300.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX240 HS and FZ300 is 91 and 59 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be difficult to see the difference in sensor measurements merely by checking out a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SX240 HS and FZ300.

Clearly, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical MP so you should expect comparable quality of photographs although you will need to take the release date of the cameras into account. The older SX240 HS will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.