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Canon SX240 HS vs Panasonic LX5

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
44
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX240 HS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5 front
Portability
88
Imaging
35
Features
44
Overall
38

Canon SX240 HS vs Panasonic LX5 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
  • Revealed February 2012
  • Previous Model is Canon SX230 HS
  • Successor is Canon SX260 HS
Panasonic LX5
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.63" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-90mm (F2.0-3.3) lens
  • 271g - 110 x 65 x 43mm
  • Launched December 2011
  • Succeeded the Panasonic LX3
  • Renewed by Panasonic LX7
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Canon SX240 HS vs Panasonic LX5 Overview

Below, we are evaluating the Canon SX240 HS versus Panasonic LX5, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the SX240 HS (12MP) and the LX5 (10MP) is very similar but the SX240 HS (1/2.3") and LX5 (1/1.63") come with totally different sensor sizing.

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The SX240 HS was manufactured 2 months later than the LX5 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a quick summary of how the SX240 HS scores vs the LX5 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX240 HS over the Panasonic LX5

 SX240 HS LX5 
Display resolution461k460kSharper display (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic LX5 over the Canon SX240 HS

 LX5 SX240 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX240 HS and Panasonic LX5

 SX240 HS LX5 
LaunchedFebruary 2012December 2011Similar age
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurement
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Canon SX240 HS vs Panasonic LX5 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and volume. The Canon SX240 HS enjoys outer measurements of 106mm x 61mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 224 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Panasonic LX5 has sizing of 110mm x 65mm x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7") and a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX240 HS versus Panasonic LX5 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the SX240 HS and the LX5.

Canon SX240 HS vs Panasonic LX5 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX240 HS and LX5 is 91 and 88 respectively.

Canon SX240 HS vs Panasonic LX5 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX240 HS vs Panasonic LX5 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be hard to see the contrast between sensor sizing only by going over a spec sheet. The graphic below might provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX240 HS and LX5.

As you can see, each of these cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The SX240 HS due to its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower DOF more difficult and the Canon SX240 HS will deliver extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics somewhat more aggressively.

Canon SX240 HS vs Panasonic LX5 sensor size comparison

Canon SX240 HS vs Panasonic LX5 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX240 HS vs Panasonic LX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX240 HS Portrait photography info
Panasonic LX5 Portrait photography info
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has manual focus
supports face detect focus
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
41
you can focus manually
delivers RAW files
MP count low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/1.63")
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Street Comparison

Canon SX240 HS Street photography factors
Panasonic LX5 Street photography factors
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (224g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
59
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/1.63")
more heavy than others in class (271 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX240 HS as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic LX5 as a Sports photography camera
36
excellent zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking focus
max fps low (2.0 fps)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
low battery power (230 shots)
no phase detect auto focus
27
image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames per second)
MP count low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/1.63")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX240 HS Travel photography details
Panasonic LX5 Travel photography details
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lighter than competition (224 grams)
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
very long reach (500mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
low battery power (230 shots)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
59
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than others in class (271g)
MP count low (10MP)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX240 HS Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic LX5 Landscape photography highlights
41
has manual focus
quite wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
low battery power (230 shots)
lack of Time Lapse mode
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you can focus manually
really wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/1.63")
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX240 HS Vlogging features
Panasonic LX5 Vlogging features
34
quite wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (224g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
lack of mic jack
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really wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Optical)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone jack
more heavy than others in class (271 grams)
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Canon SX240 HS vs Panasonic LX5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX240 HS and Panasonic LX5
 Canon PowerShot SX240 HSPanasonic Lumix DMC-LX5
General Information
Brand Canon Panasonic
Model Canon PowerShot SX240 HS Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2012-02-07 2011-12-15
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 5 Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.63"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 8.07 x 5.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 44.9mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 23
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-500mm (20.0x) 24-90mm (3.8x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-6.8 f/2.0-3.3
Macro focus distance 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 4.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 461k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech PureColor II TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic (optional)
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m 7.20 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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 (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264 AVCHD Lite
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 224g (0.49 lb) 271g (0.60 lb)
Dimensions 106 x 61 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") 110 x 65 x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 41
DXO Color Depth score not tested 19.6
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.8
DXO Low light score not tested 132
Other
Battery life 230 photographs -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-6L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $0 $294