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Canon SX200 IS vs Panasonic FZ40

Portability
90
Imaging
35
Features
37
Overall
35
Canon PowerShot SX200 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40 front
Portability
68
Imaging
37
Features
40
Overall
38

Canon SX200 IS vs Panasonic FZ40 Key Specs

Canon SX200 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-336mm (F3.4-5.3) lens
  • 247g - 103 x 61 x 38mm
  • Launched May 2009
  • Later Model is Canon SX210 IS
Panasonic FZ40
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
  • 494g - 120 x 80 x 92mm
  • Released July 2010
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FZ45
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Canon SX200 IS vs Panasonic FZ40 Overview

Below, we are contrasting the Canon SX200 IS versus Panasonic FZ40, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Canon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the SX200 IS (12MP) and the FZ40 (14MP) is fairly well matched and they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX200 IS was introduced 14 months earlier than the FZ40 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX200 IS being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ40 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a short overview of how the SX200 IS scores against the FZ40 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX200 IS over the Panasonic FZ40

 SX200 IS FZ40 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ40 over the Canon SX200 IS

 FZ40 SX200 IS 
ReleasedJuly 2010May 2009More recent by 14 months

Common features in the Canon SX200 IS and Panasonic FZ40

 SX200 IS FZ40 
Focus manually More precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurement
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

Canon SX200 IS vs Panasonic FZ40 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to lug around your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and size. The Canon SX200 IS comes with outside dimensions of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") and a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Panasonic FZ40 has specifications of 120mm x 80mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 494 grams (1.09 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have during that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the SX200 IS vs the FZ40.

Canon SX200 IS vs Panasonic FZ40 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX200 IS and FZ40 is 90 and 68 respectively.

Canon SX200 IS vs Panasonic FZ40 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX200 IS vs Panasonic FZ40 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's difficult to see the gap between sensor measurements just by checking specs. The visual here should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SX200 IS and FZ40.

All in all, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Panasonic FZ40 to give more detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics much more aggressively. The older SX200 IS is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Canon SX200 IS vs Panasonic FZ40 sensor size comparison

Canon SX200 IS vs Panasonic FZ40 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX200 IS vs Panasonic FZ40 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX200 IS
Portrait photography with Panasonic FZ40
29
you can focus manually
external flash not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
46
manual focus
resolution is good (14MP)
supports RAW formats
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Street photography advice
Panasonic FZ40 Street photography advice
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (247g)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
51
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
heavier than others (494g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Sports photography details
Panasonic FZ40 Sports photography details
27
image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
43
long zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX200 IS as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FZ40 as a Travel photography camera
63
lighter than competition in class (247 grams)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
great reach (336mm)
does not have Timelapse function
MP count low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
54
resolution is good (14MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
great reach (600mm)
no Time Lapse function
heavier than others (494g)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic FZ40 Landscape photography highlights
43
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
51
manual focus
fairly wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
supports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Vlogging features
Panasonic FZ40 Vlogging features
30
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (247g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone jack
23
fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic support
heavier than others (494 grams)
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Canon SX200 IS vs Panasonic FZ40 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX200 IS and Panasonic FZ40
 Canon PowerShot SX200 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40
General Information
Brand Name Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon PowerShot SX200 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40
Also called as - Lumix DMC-FZ45
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2009-05-14 2010-07-21
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine HD II
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-336mm (12.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.4-5.3 f/2.8-5.2
Macro focusing range 0cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/3200s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.20 m 9.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro, Manual Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
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) 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG AVCHD Lite
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 247g (0.54 pounds) 494g (1.09 pounds)
Dimensions 103 x 61 x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") 120 x 80 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6")
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 ID NB-5L -
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures))
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
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