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Canon SX130 IS vs Panasonic LZ40

Portability
85
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot SX130 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40 front
Portability
67
Imaging
45
Features
35
Overall
41

Canon SX130 IS vs Panasonic LZ40 Key Specs

Canon SX130 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-336mm (F3.4-5.6) lens
  • 308g - 113 x 73 x 46mm
  • Revealed August 2010
  • Replacement is Canon SX150 IS
Panasonic LZ40
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 22-924mm (F3.0-6.5) lens
  • 524g - 126 x 87 x 94mm
  • Introduced January 2014
  • Old Model is Panasonic LZ30
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Canon SX130 IS vs Panasonic LZ40 Overview

Following is a extensive review of the Canon SX130 IS versus Panasonic LZ40, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Canon and Panasonic. There is a substantial difference between the image resolutions of the SX130 IS (12MP) and LZ40 (20MP) but they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX130 IS was released 4 years prior to the LZ40 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX130 IS being a Compact camera and the Panasonic LZ40 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go straight into a thorough comparison, below is a brief summation of how the SX130 IS matches up vs the LZ40 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX130 IS over the Panasonic LZ40

 SX130 IS LZ40 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing

Reasons to pick Panasonic LZ40 over the Canon SX130 IS

 LZ40 SX130 IS 
IntroducedJanuary 2014August 2010More modern by 41 months
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX130 IS and Panasonic LZ40

 SX130 IS LZ40 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

Canon SX130 IS vs Panasonic LZ40 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera, you have to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon SX130 IS has physical dimensions of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 308 grams (0.68 lbs) while the Panasonic LZ40 has sizing of 126mm x 87mm x 94mm (5.0" x 3.4" x 3.7") along with a weight of 524 grams (1.16 lbs).

Check out the Canon SX130 IS versus Panasonic LZ40 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the SX130 IS and the LZ40.

Canon SX130 IS vs Panasonic LZ40 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the SX130 IS and LZ40 is 85 and 67 respectively.

Canon SX130 IS vs Panasonic LZ40 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX130 IS vs Panasonic LZ40 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be tough to picture the gap between sensor sizes merely by going over specs. The pic here should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX130 IS and LZ40.

All in all, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Panasonic LZ40 to offer more detail as a result of its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more aged SX130 IS is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Canon SX130 IS vs Panasonic LZ40 sensor size comparison

Canon SX130 IS vs Panasonic LZ40 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX130 IS vs Panasonic LZ40 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Portrait photography information
Panasonic LZ40 Portrait photography information
29
you can focus manually
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
40
decent megapixels (20MP)
supports face detection focus
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Street photography factors
Panasonic LZ40 Street photography factors
58
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (308g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
45
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
more heavy than competitors (524 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Sports photography information
Panasonic LZ40 Sports photography information
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
47
great zoom range (22-924mm 42.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX130 IS as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic LZ40 as a Travel photography camera
61
lighter than others (308 grams)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
long reach (336mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
55
decent megapixels (20MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (22mm)
great reach (924mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors (524 grams)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Landscape photography features
Panasonic LZ40 Landscape photography features
42
you can focus manually
pretty wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
44
reasonably wide (22mm)
decent sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX130 IS as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic LZ40 as a Vlogging camera
29
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (308 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone socket
27
reasonably wide (22mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
comes with external microphone jack
slow max aperture (f3.0)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
more heavy than competitors (524g)
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Canon SX130 IS vs Panasonic LZ40 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX130 IS and Panasonic LZ40
 Canon PowerShot SX130 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon PowerShot SX130 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2010-08-19 2014-01-06
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 5152 x 3864
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
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 - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-336mm (12.0x) 22-924mm (42.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/3.0-6.5
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 15s
Max shutter speed 1/2500s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 10.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash
AEB
WB 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), 160 x 120 (15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p), 320 x 240 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 308g (0.68 lbs) 524g (1.16 lbs)
Dimensions 113 x 73 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") 126 x 87 x 94mm (5.0" x 3.4" x 3.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 320 photographs
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $250 $219