Canon SX240 HS vs Panasonic LS5

Let's look more closely at the Canon SX240 HS versus Panasonic LS5, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the SX240 HS (12MP) and the LS5 (14MP) is relatively close and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX240 HS was unveiled 7 months later than the LS5 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a full comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the SX240 HS grades vs the LS5 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX240 HS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5. The full galleries are provided at Canon SX240 HS Gallery and Panasonic LS5 Gallery.

When you are planning to lug around your camera, you have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX240 HS offers outside 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 LS5 has dimensions of 97mm x 62mm x 27mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX240 HS versus Panasonic LS5 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use at the time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the SX240 HS and the LS5.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the SX240 HS and LS5 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's tough to see the contrast in sensor measurements simply by researching technical specs. The graphic below will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX240 HS and LS5.

As you can tell, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Panasonic LS5 to result in more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The fresher SX240 HS will have an edge in sensor innovation.