Canon SX240 HS vs Panasonic LZ30

Lets examine more closely at the Canon SX240 HS vs Panasonic LZ30, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Canon and Panasonic. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the SX240 HS (12MP) and LZ30 (16MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX240 HS was unveiled 11 months prior to the LZ30 so they are of a similar generation. The two cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX240 HS being a Compact camera and the Panasonic LZ30 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the SX240 HS grades vs the LZ30 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX240 HS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30. The full galleries are available at Canon SX240 HS Gallery and Panasonic LZ30 Gallery.

If you are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon SX240 HS comes with physical dimensions of 106mm x 61mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 224 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Panasonic LZ30 has proportions of 124mm x 84mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 3.6") with a weight of 552 grams (1.22 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX240 HS vs Panasonic LZ30 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select at the time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the SX240 HS vs the LZ30.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX240 HS and LZ30 is 91 and 66 respectively.

Sometimes, its difficult to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions just by going over specifications. The picture below will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX240 HS and LZ30.

Plainly, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should count on the Panasonic LZ30 to deliver extra detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The more aged SX240 HS is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.