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Canon SX170 IS vs Panasonic LZ40

Portability
88
Imaging
40
Features
41
Overall
40
Canon PowerShot SX170 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40 front
Portability
67
Imaging
45
Features
35
Overall
41

Canon SX170 IS vs Panasonic LZ40 Key Specs

Canon SX170 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-448mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 251g - 108 x 71 x 44mm
  • Launched August 2013
  • Replaced the Canon SX160 IS
Panasonic LZ40
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 22-924mm (F3.0-6.5) lens
  • 524g - 126 x 87 x 94mm
  • Announced January 2014
  • Replaced the Panasonic LZ30
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Canon SX170 IS vs Panasonic LZ40 Overview

The following is a in-depth review of the Canon SX170 IS vs Panasonic LZ40, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Canon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the SX170 IS (16MP) and the LZ40 (20MP) is fairly close and both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX170 IS was unveiled 4 months prior to the LZ40 so they are of a similar generation. The two cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX170 IS being a Compact camera and the Panasonic LZ40 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting straight to a complete comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the SX170 IS scores against the LZ40 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX170 IS over the Panasonic LZ40

 SX170 IS LZ40 
Manual focus More accurate focus

Reasons to pick Panasonic LZ40 over the Canon SX170 IS

 LZ40 SX170 IS 
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX170 IS and Panasonic LZ40

 SX170 IS LZ40 
AnnouncedAugust 2013January 2014Same generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display size
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

Canon SX170 IS vs Panasonic LZ40 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to travel with your camera, you have to think about its weight and size. The Canon SX170 IS comes with outside measurements of 108mm x 71mm x 44mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.7") and a weight of 251 grams (0.55 lbs) while the Panasonic LZ40 has specifications of 126mm x 87mm x 94mm (5.0" x 3.4" x 3.7") with a weight of 524 grams (1.16 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select during that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the SX170 IS versus the LZ40.

Canon SX170 IS vs Panasonic LZ40 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX170 IS and LZ40 is 88 and 67 respectively.

Canon SX170 IS vs Panasonic LZ40 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX170 IS vs Panasonic LZ40 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by viewing a spec sheet. The image here should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX170 IS and LZ40.

Clearly, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Panasonic LZ40 to render extra detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively.

Canon SX170 IS vs Panasonic LZ40 sensor size comparison

Canon SX170 IS vs Panasonic LZ40 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX170 IS vs Panasonic LZ40 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX170 IS Portrait photography info
Panasonic LZ40 Portrait photography info
44
manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
supports face detect focus
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
40
good megapixels (20MP)
features face detect focusing
no manual focus
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX170 IS
Street photography with Panasonic LZ40
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (251g)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
45
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
heavier than others in class (524g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX170 IS as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic LZ40 as a Sports photography camera
48
long zoom range (28-448mm 16.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
supports tracking focus
max frames per second low (1.0 frames per second)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
47
excellent zoom range (22-924mm 42.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
features tracking focus
max fps very slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX170 IS
Travel photography with Panasonic LZ40
68
lighter than competition (251 grams)
good MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
long zoom (448mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
55
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (22mm)
very long zoom (924mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than others in class (524 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX170 IS Landscape photography factors
Panasonic LZ40 Landscape photography factors
49
manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
44
relatively wide (22mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20MP)
no manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX170 IS
Vlogging with Panasonic LZ40
31
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
lighter than competition (251 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic jack
27
relatively wide (22mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
has mic jack
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
heavier than others in class (524 grams)
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Canon SX170 IS vs Panasonic LZ40 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX170 IS and Panasonic LZ40
 Canon PowerShot SX170 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Panasonic
Model Canon PowerShot SX170 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2013-08-22 2014-01-06
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 16MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 5152 x 3864
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Highest boosted ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-448mm (16.0x) 22-924mm (42.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.0-6.5
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology TFT Color LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 15 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m 10.80 m
Flash settings Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash
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, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p), 320 x 240 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 251 gr (0.55 pounds) 524 gr (1.16 pounds)
Physical dimensions 108 x 71 x 44mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.7") 126 x 87 x 94mm (5.0" x 3.4" x 3.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 300 images 320 images
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-6LH -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $0 $219