Canon SX240 HS vs Panasonic TS3
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92 Imaging
36 Features
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Canon SX240 HS vs Panasonic TS3 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
- Announced February 2012
- Previous Model is Canon SX230 HS
- Renewed by Canon SX260 HS
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 197g - 103 x 64 x 27mm
- Announced August 2011
- Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FT3
- Previous Model is Panasonic TS2
- Renewed by Panasonic TS4
Canon SX240 HS vs Panasonic TS3 Overview
Here, we are comparing the Canon SX240 HS versus Panasonic TS3, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by competitors Canon and Panasonic. The resolution of the SX240 HS (12MP) and the TS3 (12MP) is very well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Google AI Gemini Could Enhance iPhone Experience, Talks SuggestThe SX240 HS was launched 6 months after the TS3 which means that they are of a similar age. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before diving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a brief summation of how the SX240 HS scores against the TS3 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Canon SX240 HS vs Panasonic TS3 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX240 HS & Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX240 HS Gallery & Panasonic TS3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX240 HS over the Panasonic TS3
SX240 HS | TS3 | |||
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Focus manually | Very accurate focusing | |||
Display size | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 461k | 230k | Crisper display (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS3 over the Canon SX240 HS
TS3 | SX240 HS |
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Common features in the Canon SX240 HS and Panasonic TS3
SX240 HS | TS3 | |||
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Announced | February 2012 | August 2011 | Similar age | |
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither provides selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Lack of Touch friendly display |
Canon SX240 HS vs Panasonic TS3 Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to travel with your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX240 HS provides 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) while the Panasonic TS3 has dimensions of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") having a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs).
Examine the Canon SX240 HS versus Panasonic TS3 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the SX240 HS against the TS3.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the SX240 HS and TS3 is 91 and 92 respectively.
Canon SX240 HS vs Panasonic TS3 Sensor Comparison
Often, it's difficult to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions purely by checking a spec sheet. The image here will help give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX240 HS and TS3.
Clearly, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact resolution therefore you can expect similar quality of pictures though you will need to take the age of the products into consideration.
Canon SX240 HS vs Panasonic TS3 Screen and ViewFinder
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Canon SX240 HS vs Panasonic TS3 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX240 HS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Panasonic |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX240 HS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 |
Also Known as | - | Lumix DMC-FT3 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Waterproof |
Announced | 2012-02-07 | 2011-08-16 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Digic 5 | Venus Engine FHD |
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 area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
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 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-500mm (20.0x) | 28-128mm (4.6x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.5-6.8 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3" | 2.7" |
Resolution of display | 461 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display tech | PureColor II TFT LCD | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15 secs | 60 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/3200 secs | 1/1300 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 2.0fps | 4.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 3.50 m | 5.60 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 224g (0.49 lbs) | 197g (0.43 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 106 x 61 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") | 103 x 64 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") |
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 | 310 images |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NB-6L | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Price at release | $0 | $380 |