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Canon SX240 HS vs Panasonic TS3

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
44
Overall
39
Canon PowerShot SX240 HS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
31
Overall
34

Canon SX240 HS vs Panasonic TS3 Key Specs

Canon SX240 HS
(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
Panasonic TS3
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX240 HS over the Panasonic TS3

 SX240 HS TS3 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kCrisper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS3 over the Canon SX240 HS

 TS3 SX240 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX240 HS and Panasonic TS3

 SX240 HS TS3 
AnnouncedFebruary 2012August 2011Similar age
Display typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon SX240 HS vs Panasonic TS3 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon SX240 HS vs Panasonic TS3 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX240 HS vs Panasonic TS3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX240 HS as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic TS3 as a Portrait photography camera
37
you can focus manually
offers face detection focus
low resolution sensor (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX240 HS Street photography advice
Panasonic TS3 Street photography advice
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (224g)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX240 HS Sports photography info
Panasonic TS3 Sports photography info
36
incredible zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery (230 per charge)
lacks phase detect auto focus
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking autofocus
environment proof
better than average battery life (310 per charge)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
slow fps (4.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX240 HS
Travel photography with Panasonic TS3
61
lighter than competition (224 grams)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
very long zoom (500mm)
no Time Lapse mode
low battery (230 CIPA)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
64
better than average battery life (310 CIPA)
environment proof
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
low MP (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX240 HS Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic TS3 Landscape photography highlights
41
you can focus manually
really wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
low battery (230 per charge)
no Time Lapse mode
38
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
better than average battery life (310 per charge)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual control
low MP (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX240 HS Vlogging features
Panasonic TS3 Vlogging features
34
really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (224 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
no external mic port
32
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have external microphone support
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Canon SX240 HS vs Panasonic TS3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX240 HS and Panasonic TS3
 Canon PowerShot SX240 HSPanasonic Lumix DMC-TS3
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