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Canon SX240 HS vs Panasonic FZ70

Portability
91 Imaging
36 Features
44 Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX240 HS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70 front
Portability
63 Imaging
40 Features
53 Overall
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Canon SX240 HS vs Panasonic FZ70 Key Specs

Canon SX240 HS
(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
  • Released February 2012
  • Superseded the Canon SX230 HS
  • Updated by Canon SX260 HS
Panasonic FZ70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 20-1200mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 606g - 130 x 97 x 118mm
  • Introduced July 2013
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Canon SX240 HS vs Panasonic FZ70 Overview

Let's take a closer look at the Canon SX240 HS and Panasonic FZ70, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Canon and Panasonic. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the SX240 HS (12MP) and FZ70 (16MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX240 HS was brought out 17 months prior to the FZ70 making them a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Canon SX240 HS being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ70 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the SX240 HS matches up vs the FZ70 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX240 HS over the Panasonic FZ70

		

		

			
 SX240 HS FZ70 
Display resolution461k460kSharper display (+1k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ70 over the Canon SX240 HS

		

		

			
 FZ70 SX240 HS 
IntroducedJuly 2013February 2012Fresher by 17 months
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon SX240 HS and Panasonic FZ70

		

		

			
 SX240 HS FZ70 
Manual focus  Very precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display sizing
Selfie screen  Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display  Lack of Touch friendly display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon SX240 HS vs Panasonic FZ70 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
In case you're looking to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and size. The Canon SX240 HS offers physical dimensions of 106mm x 61mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 224 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Panasonic FZ70 has specifications of 130mm x 97mm x 118mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 4.6") and a weight of 606 grams (1.34 lbs).
Check out the Canon SX240 HS and Panasonic FZ70 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the SX240 HS compared to the FZ70.
Canon SX240 HS vs Panasonic FZ70 size comparison
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the SX240 HS and FZ70 is 91 and 63 respectively.
Canon SX240 HS vs Panasonic FZ70 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SX240 HS vs Panasonic FZ70 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Oftentimes, it is hard to picture the gap in sensor sizing just by looking through a spec sheet. The graphic below will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SX240 HS and FZ70.
Clearly, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can expect to see the Panasonic FZ70 to provide you with greater detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The older SX240 HS will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.
	
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Canon SX240 HS vs Panasonic FZ70 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon SX240 HS vs Panasonic FZ70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Canon SX240 HS Portrait photography features
Panasonic FZ70 Portrait photography features
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 focusing manually
 offers face detect autofocus
 megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
56
 has manual focus
 decent sensor resolution (16MP)
 supports face detection focusing
 saves RAW formats
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison
 Canon SX240 HS as a Street photography camera
 Panasonic FZ70 as a Street photography camera
61
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competition (224g)
 screen does not articulate
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
49
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 saves RAW formats
 screen is fixed
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 more heavy than average in class (606 grams)
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Canon SX240 HS
Sports photography with Panasonic FZ70
36
 great zoom range (25-500mm  20.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 offers tracking focus
 max fps low (2.0 frames/s)
 megapixel count low (12MP)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 not so great battery power (230 shots)
 lack of phase detect autofocus
55
 incredible zoom range (20-1200mm  60.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 decent sensor resolution (16MP)
 supports tracking autofocus
 great battery (400 per charge)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Canon SX240 HS Travel photography factors
Panasonic FZ70 Travel photography factors
61
 lighter than competition (224g)
 built-in flash
 fairly wide (25mm)
 great reach (500mm)
 doesn't have Timelapse mode
 not so great battery power (230 CIPA)
 megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
 doesn't offer selfie friendly display
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
55
 great battery (400 shots)
 decent sensor resolution (16MP)
 has built in flash
 really wide (20mm)
 great reach (1200mm)
 no Timelapse recording
 more heavy than average in class (606 grams)
 doesn't have selfie friendly screen
 sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
Photography Glossary
Landscape Comparison
Canon SX240 HS Landscape photography factors
Panasonic FZ70 Landscape photography factors
41
 focusing manually
 fairly wide (25mm)
 screen size is good (3")
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
 megapixel count low (12MP)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
 not so great battery power (230 CIPA)
 doesn't have Timelapse mode
54
 has manual focus
 really wide (20mm)
 screen is a decent size (3 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 decent sensor resolution (16MP)
 saves RAW formats
 great battery (400 shots)
 can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon SX240 HS Vlogging advice
Panasonic FZ70 Vlogging advice
34
 fairly wide (25mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 offers face detect autofocus
 great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 lighter than competition (224g)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
 doesn't offer selfie friendly display
 doesn't have microphone socket
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 really wide (20mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 supports face detection focusing
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
 doesn't have selfie friendly screen
 no external microphone port
 more heavy than average in class (606 grams)
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Canon SX240 HS vs Panasonic FZ70 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX240 HS and Panasonic FZ70
 Canon PowerShot SX240 HSPanasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70
General Information
Brand Name Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon PowerShot SX240 HS Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2012-02-07 2013-07-18
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 5 Venus Engine
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Highest boosted ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch to focus    
Autofocus continuous    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Autofocus center weighted    
Multi area autofocus    
Live view autofocus    
Face detection autofocus    
Contract detection autofocus    
Phase detection autofocus    
Total focus points 9 23
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-500mm (20.0x) 20-1200mm (60.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-6.8 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing range 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 461k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Screen tech PureColor II TFT LCD TFT Screen LCD Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 202k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 2.0fps 9.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance 3.50 m 13.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB 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 (50i/60i, 25p/30p), 1280 x 720p (50p/60p or 25p/30p), 640 x 480 (25p/30p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack    
Headphone jack    
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 seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 224 grams (0.49 lbs) 606 grams (1.34 lbs)
Physical dimensions 106 x 61 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") 130 x 97 x 118mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 4.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 41
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 19.4
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.8
DXO Low light rating not tested 171
Other
Battery life 230 photos 400 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-6L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse recording    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $0 $300