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Canon SX240 HS vs Panasonic SZ10

Portability
91 Imaging
35 Features
44 Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX240 HS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10 front
Portability
93 Imaging
40 Features
34 Overall
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Canon SX240 HS vs Panasonic SZ10 Key Specs

Canon SX240 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Succeeded the Canon SX230 HS
  • Successor is Canon SX260 HS
Panasonic SZ10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 177g - 99 x 60 x 30mm
  • Launched January 2015
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Canon SX240 HS vs Panasonic SZ10 Overview

On this page, we will be evaluating the Canon SX240 HS vs Panasonic SZ10, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the SX240 HS (12MP) and SZ10 (16MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX240 HS was launched 3 years before the SZ10 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a full comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the SX240 HS matches up against the SZ10 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX240 HS over the Panasonic SZ10

          

          

            
 SX240 HS SZ10 
Focus manually  Very accurate focusing
Screen resolution461k460kCrisper screen (+1k dot)
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ10 over the Canon SX240 HS

          

          

            
 SZ10 SX240 HS 
LaunchedJanuary 2015February 2012Fresher by 35 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Canon SX240 HS and Panasonic SZ10

          

          

            
 SX240 HS SZ10 
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurement
Selfie screen  Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen  Neither provides Touch friendly screen
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Canon SX240 HS vs Panasonic SZ10 Physical Comparison

          

          

            
When you are going to carry your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and size. The Canon SX240 HS provides external dimensions of 106mm x 61mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 224 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Panasonic SZ10 has specifications of 99mm x 60mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs).
Contrast the Canon SX240 HS vs Panasonic SZ10 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use at that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the SX240 HS compared to the SZ10.
Canon SX240 HS vs Panasonic SZ10 size comparison
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the SX240 HS and SZ10 is 91 and 93 respectively.
Canon SX240 HS vs Panasonic SZ10 top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Canon SX240 HS vs Panasonic SZ10 Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
Generally, it is tough to see the contrast between sensor sizing merely by going over a spec sheet. The visual below might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SX240 HS and SZ10.
Clearly, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Panasonic SZ10 to offer you greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures more aggressively. The older SX240 HS is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

            Canon SX240 HS vs Panasonic SZ10 sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Canon SX240 HS vs Panasonic SZ10 Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Canon SX240 HS vs Panasonic SZ10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
Canon SX240 HS Portrait photography features
Panasonic SZ10 Portrait photography features
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 has manual focus
 has face detect focus
 megapixel count low (12MP)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
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 good  resolution (16MP)
 has face detect autofocus
 manual focus not available
 lack of manual mode
 cannot use external flash
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Canon SX240 HS
Street photography with Panasonic SZ10
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 has image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competition in class (224 grams)
 fixed screen
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
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 has a tilting screen
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competition (177 grams)
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison
Canon SX240 HS Sports photography advice
Panasonic SZ10 Sports photography advice
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 amazing zoom range (25-500mm  20.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 has tracking focus
 slow frames per second (2.0 frames per second)
 megapixel count low (12MP)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 terrible battery pack (230 per charge)
 has no phase detect auto focus
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 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 good  resolution (16 megapixels)
 very slow continuous shooting (1.4 frames/s)
 no shutter priority
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 terrible battery life (200 shots)
 lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Canon SX240 HS Travel photography highlights
Panasonic SZ10 Travel photography highlights
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 lighter than competition in class (224 grams)
 built-in flash
 reasonably wide (25mm)
 great reach (500mm)
 no Time Lapse mode
 terrible battery pack (230 CIPA)
 megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 slow max aperture (f3.5)
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 lighter than competition (177g)
 good  resolution (16MP)
 flash built-in
 decently wide (24mm)
 great reach (288mm)
 missing Timelapse function
 terrible battery life (200 CIPA)
 display is not selfie friendly
 slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison
Canon SX240 HS Landscape photography details
Panasonic SZ10 Landscape photography details
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 has manual focus
 reasonably wide (25mm)
 screen is a decent size (3 inches)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f3.5)
 megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
 terrible battery pack (230 CIPA)
 no Time Lapse mode
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 decently wide (24mm)
 screen size is good (3")
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 good  resolution (16MP)
 manual focus not available
 can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
 lack of manual mode
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
 terrible battery life (200 per charge)
 missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Canon SX240 HS
Vlogging with Panasonic SZ10
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 reasonably wide (25mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 has face detect focus
 high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 lighter than competition in class (224 grams)
 slow max aperture (f3.5)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 no mic support
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 decently wide (24mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 has face detect autofocus
 lighter than competition (177 grams)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
 display is not selfie friendly
 video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
 missing microphone socket
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Canon SX240 HS vs Panasonic SZ10 Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX240 HS and Panasonic SZ10
 Canon PowerShot SX240 HSPanasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10
General Information
Make Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon PowerShot SX240 HS Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2012-02-07 2015-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 5 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti alias 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 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Autofocus touch    
Autofocus continuous    
Single autofocus    
Tracking autofocus    
Autofocus selectice    
Autofocus center weighted    
Multi area autofocus    
Live view autofocus    
Face detect focus    
Contract detect focus    
Phase detect focus    
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-500mm (20.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-6.8 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 461 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch screen    
Display tech PureColor II TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 2.0fps 1.4fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance 3.50 m 5.20 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye, off
Hot shoe    
AE bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
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 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p), 320 x 240 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port    
Headphone port    
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 224 gr (0.49 pounds) 177 gr (0.39 pounds)
Physical dimensions 106 x 61 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") 99 x 60 x 30mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 230 images 200 images
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-6L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting    
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $0 $200