Canon 60D vs Panasonic FZ40
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Canon 60D vs Panasonic FZ40 Key Specs
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- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
- 494g - 120 x 80 x 92mm
- Revealed July 2010
- Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FZ45

Canon 60D vs Panasonic FZ40 Overview
On this page, we are looking at the Canon 60D versus Panasonic FZ40, former is a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Canon and Panasonic. There exists a sizable gap among the sensor resolutions of the 60D (18MP) and FZ40 (14MP) and the 60D (APS-C) and FZ40 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor measurements.

The 60D was announced 4 months after the FZ40 which means that they are of a similar age. Both cameras have different body design with the Canon 60D being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Panasonic FZ40 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before getting right into a full comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the 60D scores versus the FZ40 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon 60D vs Panasonic FZ40 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS 60D & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon 60D Gallery & Panasonic FZ40 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 60D over the Panasonic FZ40
60D | FZ40 | |||
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Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
Display resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+810k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ40 over the Canon 60D
FZ40 | 60D |
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Common features in the Canon 60D and Panasonic FZ40
60D | FZ40 | |||
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Revealed | November 2010 | ![]() | July 2010 | Same age |
Manually focus | ![]() | Dial precise focus | ||
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal display measurements |
Touch display | ![]() | Lack of Touch display |
Canon 60D vs Panasonic FZ40 Physical Comparison
For those who are going to travel with your camera often, you need to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon 60D enjoys outer measurements of 145mm x 106mm x 79mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.1") and a weight of 755 grams (1.66 lbs) and the Panasonic FZ40 has proportions of 120mm x 80mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") having a weight of 494 grams (1.09 lbs).
Look at the Canon 60D versus Panasonic FZ40 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the 60D versus the FZ40.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 60D and FZ40 is 59 and 68 respectively.

Canon 60D vs Panasonic FZ40 Sensor Comparison
Typically, its hard to see the difference in sensor dimensions just by looking through specifications. The picture underneath will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the 60D and FZ40.
Plainly, both the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The 60D having a larger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Canon 60D will provide you with more detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos more aggressively.

Canon 60D vs Panasonic FZ40 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon 60D vs Panasonic FZ40 Specifications
Canon EOS 60D | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Panasonic |
Model type | Canon EOS 60D | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40 |
Also Known as | - | Lumix DMC-FZ45 |
Type | Advanced DSLR | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2010-11-10 | 2010-07-21 |
Physical type | Mid-size SLR | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Digic 4 | Venus Engine HD II |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 22.3 x 14.9mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 332.3mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 18MP | 14MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 5184 x 3456 | 4320 x 3240 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Max boosted ISO | 12800 | - |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Cross type focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Canon EF/EF-S | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 25-600mm (24.0x) |
Maximum aperture | - | f/2.8-5.2 |
Macro focusing range | - | 1cm |
Total lenses | 326 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1.6 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 1,040k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen technology | Clear View TFT color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | Electronic |
Viewfinder coverage | 96 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.6x | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 60 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 5.0 frames per sec | 2.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 13.00 m | 9.50 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | 1/250 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (29.97, 25, 23.976 fps), 1280 x 720 (59.94, 50 fps), 640 x 480 (59.94, 50 fps) | 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | H.264 | AVCHD Lite |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 755 gr (1.66 pounds) | 494 gr (1.09 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 145 x 106 x 79mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.1") | 120 x 80 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 66 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 22.2 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.5 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 813 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 1100 shots | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | LP-E6 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, remote) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures)) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch price | $899 | $420 |