Canon S200 vs Panasonic ZS40

In this write-up, we are evaluating the Canon S200 and Panasonic ZS40, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Canon and Panasonic. There is a crucial difference between the sensor resolutions of the S200 (10MP) and ZS40 (18MP) and the S200 (1/1.7") and ZS40 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor measurements.

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The S200 was announced 2 months after the ZS40 so they are of a similar generation. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple summary of how the S200 grades versus the ZS40 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot S200 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40. The whole galleries are provided at Canon S200 Gallery and Panasonic ZS40 Gallery.

For those who are intending to travel with your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon S200 offers outside measurements of 100mm x 59mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.0") and a weight of 181 grams (0.40 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS40 has proportions of 111mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs).

Look at the Canon S200 and Panasonic ZS40 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using during that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the S200 compared to the ZS40.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the S200 and ZS40 is 93 and 90 respectively.

Often, it is hard to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing specifications. The pic underneath should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the S200 and ZS40.

Plainly, both of these cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The S200 having a larger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Panasonic ZS40 will offer more detail with its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images a little more aggressively.