Canon SX120 IS vs Panasonic ZS40

Here, we will be contrasting the Canon SX120 IS vs Panasonic ZS40, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. There exists a considerable gap between the resolutions of the SX120 IS (10MP) and ZS40 (18MP) and the SX120 IS (1/2.5") and ZS40 (1/2.3") have different sensor sizing.

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The SX120 IS was unveiled 5 years prior to the ZS40 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a thorough comparison, here is a concise summary of how the SX120 IS grades against the ZS40 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX120 IS & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40. The full galleries are available at Canon SX120 IS Gallery & Panasonic ZS40 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and size. The Canon SX120 IS has got outside dimensions of 111mm x 71mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") having a weight of 285 grams (0.63 lbs) while 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).

Take a look at the Canon SX120 IS vs Panasonic ZS40 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the SX120 IS compared to the ZS40.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX120 IS and ZS40 is 87 and 90 respectively.

Normally, its tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizes just by reading through specs. The pic underneath may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX120 IS and ZS40.

All in all, both cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The SX120 IS with its tinier sensor is going to make achieving bokeh more challenging and the Panasonic ZS40 will give extra detail having an extra 8MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more aged SX120 IS is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.