Canon SX10 IS vs Panasonic FZ40

The following is a in depth overview of the Canon SX10 IS and Panasonic FZ40, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Canon and Panasonic. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the SX10 IS (10MP) and FZ40 (14MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX10 IS was released 18 months prior to the FZ40 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going right into a in depth comparison, here is a short introduction of how the SX10 IS grades vs the FZ40 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX10 IS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SX10 IS Gallery and Panasonic FZ40 Gallery.

If you're intending to travel with your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and volume. The Canon SX10 IS offers outside measurements of 128mm x 88mm x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") having a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) and the Panasonic FZ40 has sizing of 120mm x 80mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 494 grams (1.09 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX10 IS and Panasonic FZ40 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the SX10 IS against the FZ40.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX10 IS and FZ40 is 65 and 68 respectively.

Sometimes, it is hard to envision the gap between sensor dimensions just by checking a spec sheet. The picture below may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SX10 IS and FZ40.

As you can see, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Panasonic FZ40 to resolve greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more aged SX10 IS is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.