Canon SX240 HS vs Panasonic TS6

Let's take a closer look at the Canon SX240 HS vs Panasonic TS6, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by companies Canon and Panasonic. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the SX240 HS (12MP) and TS6 (16MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX240 HS was unveiled 3 years earlier than the TS6 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a full comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the SX240 HS matches up against the TS6 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX240 HS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SX240 HS Gallery and Panasonic TS6 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon SX240 HS enjoys external measurements of 106mm x 61mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 224 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Panasonic TS6 has proportions of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX240 HS vs Panasonic TS6 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the SX240 HS versus the TS6.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX240 HS and TS6 is 91 and 91 respectively.

Typically, it's tough to visualize the difference between sensor measurements merely by checking a spec sheet. The visual below should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX240 HS and TS6.

Clearly, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should count on the Panasonic TS6 to give more detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The older SX240 HS is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.