Canon SX240 HS vs Panasonic SZ5
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![Canon PowerShot SX240 HS front Canon PowerShot SX240 HS front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/w300/angled/Canon_PowerShot_SX240_HS_0.jpg)
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Canon SX240 HS vs Panasonic SZ5 Key Specs
(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
- Superseded the Canon SX230 HS
- Replacement is Canon SX260 HS
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-250mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 136g - 104 x 58 x 21mm
- Introduced July 2012
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Canon SX240 HS vs Panasonic SZ5 Overview
Lets take a more detailed look at the Canon SX240 HS vs Panasonic SZ5, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the SX240 HS (12MP) and the SZ5 (14MP) is pretty well matched and they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
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The SX240 HS was revealed 5 months before the SZ5 so they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a brief overview of how the SX240 HS matches up vs the SZ5 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Canon SX240 HS vs Panasonic SZ5 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX240 HS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SX240 HS Gallery and Panasonic SZ5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX240 HS over the Panasonic SZ5
SX240 HS | SZ5 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial precise focus | ||
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ5 over the Canon SX240 HS
SZ5 | SX240 HS |
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Common features in the Canon SX240 HS and Panasonic SZ5
SX240 HS | SZ5 | |||
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Introduced | February 2012 | ![]() | July 2012 | Similar generation |
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical screen dimensions |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither provides Touch friendly screen |
Canon SX240 HS vs Panasonic SZ5 Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to travel with your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX240 HS provides outside dimensions of 106mm x 61mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 224 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Panasonic SZ5 has dimensions of 104mm x 58mm x 21mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs).
Examine the Canon SX240 HS vs Panasonic SZ5 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the SX240 HS against the SZ5.
![Canon SX240 HS vs Panasonic SZ5 size comparison Canon SX240 HS vs Panasonic SZ5 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX240-HS-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-SZ5-size-comparison.jpg)
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the SX240 HS and SZ5 is 91 and 95 respectively.
![Canon SX240 HS vs Panasonic SZ5 top view buttons comparison Canon SX240 HS vs Panasonic SZ5 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX240-HS-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-SZ5-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Canon SX240 HS vs Panasonic SZ5 Sensor Comparison
Often, it can be hard to see the difference between sensor dimensions merely by checking specs. The pic below will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX240 HS and SZ5.
All in all, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Panasonic SZ5 to resolve greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively.
![Canon SX240 HS vs Panasonic SZ5 sensor size comparison Canon SX240 HS vs Panasonic SZ5 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX240-HS-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-SZ5-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Canon SX240 HS vs Panasonic SZ5 Screen and ViewFinder
![Canon SX240 HS vs Panasonic SZ5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Canon SX240 HS vs Panasonic SZ5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX240-HS-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-SZ5-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Portrait Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Canon SX240 HS vs Panasonic SZ5 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX240 HS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Panasonic |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX240 HS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2012-02-07 | 2012-07-18 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Digic 5 | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 14MP |
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 | 4320 x 3240 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Highest boosted ISO | - | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-500mm (20.0x) | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.5-6.8 | f/3.1-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3" | 3" |
Display resolution | 461k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display technology | PureColor II TFT LCD | TFT Screen LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 8 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/3200 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 2.0fps | 2.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.50 m | 5.60 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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 720p ( 30,25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | H.264 | MPEG-4 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 224g (0.49 lbs) | 136g (0.30 lbs) |
Dimensions | 106 x 61 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") | 104 x 58 x 21mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 photographs | 250 photographs |
Style 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 feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Price at launch | $0 | $195 |