Canon SX240 HS vs Panasonic TS20

Below, we will be evaluating the Canon SX240 HS vs Panasonic TS20, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. There is a sizable difference between the sensor resolutions of the SX240 HS (12MP) and TS20 (16MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX240 HS was announced within a month of the TS20 and they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a brief view of how the SX240 HS grades against the TS20 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX240 HS & Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX240 HS Gallery & Panasonic TS20 Gallery.

For those who are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon SX240 HS provides physical measurements of 106mm x 61mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 224 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Panasonic TS20 has measurements of 101mm x 58mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use at the time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the SX240 HS vs the TS20.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the SX240 HS and TS20 is 91 and 95 respectively.

In many cases, it is tough to visualize the difference between sensor measurements purely by going over specs. The visual underneath should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SX240 HS and TS20.

All in all, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You can count on the Panasonic TS20 to deliver greater detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots much more aggressively.