Canon SX240 HS vs Panasonic XS1

Lets look a little more closely at the Canon SX240 HS and Panasonic XS1, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Panasonic. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the SX240 HS (12MP) and XS1 (16MP) but they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX240 HS was announced 11 months before the XS1 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the SX240 HS grades vs the XS1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX240 HS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX240 HS Gallery and Panasonic XS1 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon SX240 HS offers physical 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) while the Panasonic XS1 has measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 14mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.6") having a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs).

Check out the Canon SX240 HS and Panasonic XS1 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use during that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the SX240 HS vs the XS1.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX240 HS and XS1 is 91 and 97 respectively.

Normally, it can be difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizing merely by going over technical specs. The photograph below should give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX240 HS and XS1.

As you have seen, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Panasonic XS1 to offer you greater detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images a little more aggressively. The older SX240 HS is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.