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Canon SD4000 IS vs Panasonic ZS40

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31
Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40 front
Portability
90
Imaging
42
Features
58
Overall
48

Canon SD4000 IS vs Panasonic ZS40 Key Specs

Canon SD4000 IS
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-105mm (F2.0-5.3) lens
  • 175g - 100 x 54 x 23mm
  • Announced August 2010
  • Alternate Name is IXUS 300 HS / IXY 30S
Panasonic ZS40
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 240g - 111 x 64 x 34mm
  • Revealed January 2014
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-TZ60
  • Superseded the Panasonic ZS35
  • New Model is Panasonic ZS45
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Canon SD4000 IS vs Panasonic ZS40 Overview

Lets take a closer look at the Canon SD4000 IS versus Panasonic ZS40, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Canon and Panasonic. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the SD4000 IS (10MP) and ZS40 (18MP) but they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SD4000 IS was announced 4 years earlier than the ZS40 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a in depth comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the SD4000 IS grades vs the ZS40 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD4000 IS over the Panasonic ZS40

 SD4000 IS ZS40 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS40 over the Canon SD4000 IS

 ZS40 SD4000 IS 
RevealedJanuary 2014August 2010Fresher by 41 months
Manually focus More accurate focus
Display resolution920k230kCrisper display (+690k dot)

Common features in the Canon SD4000 IS and Panasonic ZS40

 SD4000 IS ZS40 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display size
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Canon SD4000 IS vs Panasonic ZS40 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and size. The Canon SD4000 IS has exterior measurements of 100mm x 54mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") and a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS40 has specifications of 111mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs).

Look at the Canon SD4000 IS versus Panasonic ZS40 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the SD4000 IS vs the ZS40.

Canon SD4000 IS vs Panasonic ZS40 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SD4000 IS and ZS40 is 94 and 90 respectively.

Canon SD4000 IS vs Panasonic ZS40 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD4000 IS vs Panasonic ZS40 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing only by reviewing specs. The photograph here will give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SD4000 IS and ZS40.

All in all, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You should expect to see the Panasonic ZS40 to offer more detail with its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos much more aggressively. The older SD4000 IS is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Canon SD4000 IS vs Panasonic ZS40 sensor size comparison

Canon SD4000 IS vs Panasonic ZS40 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD4000 IS vs Panasonic ZS40 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SD4000 IS
Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS40
19
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
51
focusing manually
good megapixels (18MP)
comes with face detection focus
saves RAW formats
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Canon SD4000 IS Street photography details
Panasonic ZS40 Street photography details
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
69
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
lighter than competitors (240g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD4000 IS Sports photography features
Panasonic ZS40 Sports photography features
26
built in image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
54
long zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (18MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD4000 IS as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic ZS40 as a Travel photography camera
64
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
lack of Time Lapse recording
low resolution sensor (10MP)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
69
lighter than competitors (240g)
good megapixels (18MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
very long reach (720mm)
no Time Lapse function
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD4000 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic ZS40 as a Landscape photography camera
40
rather wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not available
low resolution sensor (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
55
focusing manually
quite wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
saves RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD4000 IS Vlogging info
Panasonic ZS40 Vlogging info
32
rather wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic jack
34
quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors (240 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
no external mic socket
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Canon SD4000 IS vs Panasonic ZS40 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD4000 IS and Panasonic ZS40
 Canon PowerShot SD4000 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40
General Information
Brand Name Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40
Otherwise known as IXUS 300 HS / IXY 30S Lumix DMC-TZ60
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2010-08-02 2014-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 4 Venus Engine
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Max boosted ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-105mm (3.8x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Max aperture f/2.0-5.3 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing distance 3cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - TFT LCD with AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 200 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2500 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 4.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 6.00 m 6.40 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p/60i/30p), 1280 x 720 (60p/30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 175g (0.39 pounds) 240g (0.53 pounds)
Dimensions 100 x 54 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") 111 x 64 x 34mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 300 photos
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-6L -
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $300 $450