Canon SX240 HS vs Panasonic ZS35

Its time to examine more closely at the Canon SX240 HS versus Panasonic ZS35, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Canon and Panasonic. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the SX240 HS (12MP) and ZS35 (16MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX240 HS was unveiled 23 months earlier than the ZS35 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a full comparison, below is a quick summation of how the SX240 HS scores versus the ZS35 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX240 HS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35. The full galleries are provided at Canon SX240 HS Gallery and Panasonic ZS35 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon SX240 HS has got outside dimensions of 106mm x 61mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 224 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS35 has measurements of 107mm x 62mm x 32mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

Check the Canon SX240 HS versus Panasonic ZS35 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with at the time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the SX240 HS vs the ZS35.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX240 HS and ZS35 is 91 and 89 respectively.

Sometimes, its hard to see the contrast between sensor sizes merely by looking at specifications. The picture underneath may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SX240 HS and ZS35.

To sum up, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Panasonic ZS35 to resolve greater detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The more aged SX240 HS is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.