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Canon SX240 HS vs Panasonic ZS10

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
44
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX240 HS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10 front
Portability
91
Imaging
37
Features
46
Overall
40

Canon SX240 HS vs Panasonic ZS10 Key Specs

Canon SX240 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.8) lens
  • 224g - 106 x 61 x 33mm
  • Released February 2012
  • Previous Model is Canon SX230 HS
  • Replacement is Canon SX260 HS
Panasonic ZS10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 219g - 105 x 58 x 33mm
  • Released January 2011
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-TZ20 / Lumix DMC-TZ22
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Canon SX240 HS vs Panasonic ZS10 Overview

Lets examine more closely at the Canon SX240 HS versus Panasonic ZS10, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Canon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the SX240 HS (12MP) and the ZS10 (14MP) is fairly similar and they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX240 HS was unveiled 13 months later than the ZS10 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a in depth comparison, below is a concise summary of how the SX240 HS matches up versus the ZS10 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX240 HS over the Panasonic ZS10

 SX240 HS ZS10 
ReleasedFebruary 2012January 2011Fresher by 13 months
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Display resolution461k460kCrisper display (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS10 over the Canon SX240 HS

 ZS10 SX240 HS 
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon SX240 HS and Panasonic ZS10

 SX240 HS ZS10 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Canon SX240 HS vs Panasonic ZS10 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera, you will have to factor its weight and size. The Canon SX240 HS enjoys outer measurements of 106mm x 61mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 224 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS10 has specifications of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs).

Check out the Canon SX240 HS versus Panasonic ZS10 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the SX240 HS compared to the ZS10.

Canon SX240 HS vs Panasonic ZS10 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the SX240 HS and ZS10 is 91 and 91 respectively.

Canon SX240 HS vs Panasonic ZS10 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX240 HS vs Panasonic ZS10 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizing just by reading specs. The photograph underneath may give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SX240 HS and ZS10.

All in all, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Panasonic ZS10 to deliver extra detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images far more aggressively. The newer SX240 HS will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon SX240 HS vs Panasonic ZS10 sensor size comparison

Canon SX240 HS vs Panasonic ZS10 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX240 HS vs Panasonic ZS10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX240 HS Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic ZS10 Portrait photography highlights
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you can focus manually
comes with face detection focus
low resolution (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX240 HS Street photography info
Panasonic ZS10 Street photography info
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (224 grams)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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image stabilization (Optical)
provides touch focus
lighter than competition in class (219g)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX240 HS Sports photography information
Panasonic ZS10 Sports photography information
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amazing zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
low resolution (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery power (230 per charge)
no phase detect auto focus
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amazing zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
provides tracking autofocus
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (260 per charge)
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX240 HS Travel photography advice
Panasonic ZS10 Travel photography advice
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lighter than others (224g)
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
great reach (500mm)
no Time Lapse function
low battery power (230 shots)
low resolution (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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lighter than competition in class (219g)
provides touch focus
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
long zoom (384mm)
no Timelapse mode
not so great battery life (260 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX240 HS Landscape photography advice
Panasonic ZS10 Landscape photography advice
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you can focus manually
quite wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
low resolution (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
low battery power (230 shots)
no Time Lapse function
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really wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
not so great battery life (260 CIPA)
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX240 HS Vlogging information
Panasonic ZS10 Vlogging information
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quite wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others (224 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
no external mic support
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really wide (24mm)
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (219g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no external microphone jack
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Canon SX240 HS vs Panasonic ZS10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX240 HS and Panasonic ZS10
 Canon PowerShot SX240 HSPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10
General Information
Make Canon Panasonic
Model Canon PowerShot SX240 HS Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-TZ20 / Lumix DMC-TZ22
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2012-02-07 2011-01-25
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 5 Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 23
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-500mm (20.0x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-6.8 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 5cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 461 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech PureColor II TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 m 5.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 224 gr (0.49 lbs) 219 gr (0.48 lbs)
Dimensions 106 x 61 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") 105 x 58 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
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 photographs 260 photographs
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-6L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at release $0 $350