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Canon SX240 HS vs Panasonic SZ7

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
44
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX240 HS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7 front
Portability
95
Imaging
38
Features
41
Overall
39

Canon SX240 HS vs Panasonic SZ7 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
  • Launched February 2012
  • Succeeded the Canon SX230 HS
  • Newer Model is Canon SX260 HS
Panasonic SZ7
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 133g - 99 x 59 x 21mm
  • Revealed January 2012
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Canon SX240 HS vs Panasonic SZ7 Overview

Let's take a deeper look at the Canon SX240 HS vs Panasonic SZ7, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Panasonic. The resolution of the SX240 HS (12MP) and the SZ7 (14MP) is pretty well matched and they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX240 HS was introduced at a similar time to the SZ7 so they are of a similar age. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the SX240 HS matches up versus the SZ7 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX240 HS over the Panasonic SZ7

 SX240 HS SZ7 
Focus manually More accurate focus
Screen resolution461k460kClearer screen (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ7 over the Canon SX240 HS

 SZ7 SX240 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX240 HS and Panasonic SZ7

 SX240 HS SZ7 
RevealedFebruary 2012January 2012Similar age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Canon SX240 HS vs Panasonic SZ7 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon SX240 HS has physical measurements of 106mm x 61mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 224 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Panasonic SZ7 has measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the SX240 HS and the SZ7.

Canon SX240 HS vs Panasonic SZ7 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the SX240 HS and SZ7 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Canon SX240 HS vs Panasonic SZ7 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX240 HS vs Panasonic SZ7 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes purely by checking technical specs. The picture below may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SX240 HS and SZ7.

As you can tell, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You can expect the Panasonic SZ7 to resolve greater detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots far more aggressively.

Canon SX240 HS vs Panasonic SZ7 sensor size comparison

Canon SX240 HS vs Panasonic SZ7 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX240 HS vs Panasonic SZ7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX240 HS Portrait photography info
Panasonic SZ7 Portrait photography info
37
has manual focus
features face detection autofocus
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
34
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
has face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX240 HS Street photography factors
Panasonic SZ7 Street photography factors
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (224g)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (133 grams)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX240 HS as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic SZ7 as a Sports photography camera
36
amazing zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery (230 per charge)
does not have phase detect autofocus
44
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
has tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX240 HS Travel photography factors
Panasonic SZ7 Travel photography factors
61
lighter than competition in class (224g)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
great zoom (500mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
low battery (230 CIPA)
low MP (12MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.5)
70
lighter than competitors in class (133g)
MP count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
great zoom (250mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX240 HS
Landscape photography with Panasonic SZ7
41
has manual focus
relatively wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
low battery (230 shots)
lack of Timelapse mode
42
really wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX240 HS
Vlogging with Panasonic SZ7
34
relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (224 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
lack of external microphone jack
35
really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors in class (133 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone port
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Canon SX240 HS vs Panasonic SZ7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX240 HS and Panasonic SZ7
 Canon PowerShot SX240 HSPanasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Panasonic
Model Canon PowerShot SX240 HS Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-02-07 2012-01-09
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 5 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
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 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 23
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-500mm (20.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-6.8 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 4cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 461k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech PureColor II TFT LCD TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.50 m 5.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 224g (0.49 lbs) 133g (0.29 lbs)
Dimensions 106 x 61 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") 99 x 59 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 230 images 220 images
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-6L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $0 $199