Canon 40D vs Panasonic ZS50

Here is a detailed comparison of the Canon 40D vs Panasonic ZS50, former being a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Canon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the 40D (10MP) and the ZS50 (12MP) is very similar but the 40D (APS-C) and ZS50 (1/2.3") offer different sensor sizes.

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The 40D was introduced 8 years earlier than the ZS50 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Canon 40D being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Panasonic ZS50 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a quick summation of how the 40D scores versus the ZS50 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS 40D & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon 40D Gallery & Panasonic ZS50 Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The Canon 40D offers exterior dimensions of 146mm x 108mm x 74mm (5.7" x 4.3" x 2.9") having a weight of 822 grams (1.81 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS50 has specifications of 111mm x 65mm x 34mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 243 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the 40D versus the ZS50.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 40D and ZS50 is 57 and 90 respectively.

Sometimes, its difficult to visualize the gap between sensor sizing purely by reading a spec sheet. The photograph here should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the 40D and ZS50.

As you can see, each of these cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The 40D using its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Panasonic ZS50 will offer you extra detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images more aggressively. The older 40D is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.