Canon SX240 HS vs Panasonic SZ5

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.

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.

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.

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.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the SX240 HS and SZ5 is 91 and 95 respectively.

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.