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Canon SX200 IS vs Panasonic LZ40

Portability
90
Imaging
34
Features
37
Overall
35
Canon PowerShot SX200 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40 front
Portability
67
Imaging
44
Features
35
Overall
40

Canon SX200 IS vs Panasonic LZ40 Key Specs

Canon SX200 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-336mm (F3.4-5.3) lens
  • 247g - 103 x 61 x 38mm
  • Launched May 2009
  • Updated by Canon SX210 IS
Panasonic LZ40
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 22-924mm (F3.0-6.5) lens
  • 524g - 126 x 87 x 94mm
  • Revealed January 2014
  • Superseded the Panasonic LZ30
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Canon SX200 IS vs Panasonic LZ40 Overview

Here is a in depth analysis of the Canon SX200 IS and Panasonic LZ40, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. There is a sizable difference among the resolutions of the SX200 IS (12MP) and LZ40 (20MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX200 IS was manufactured 5 years prior to the LZ40 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Canon SX200 IS being a Compact camera and the Panasonic LZ40 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting right into a in depth comparison, here is a quick view of how the SX200 IS matches up versus the LZ40 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX200 IS over the Panasonic LZ40

 SX200 IS LZ40 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Panasonic LZ40 over the Canon SX200 IS

 LZ40 SX200 IS 
RevealedJanuary 2014May 2009Fresher by 56 months
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX200 IS and Panasonic LZ40

 SX200 IS LZ40 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Canon SX200 IS vs Panasonic LZ40 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon SX200 IS has physical measurements of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") along with a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Panasonic LZ40 has proportions of 126mm x 87mm x 94mm (5.0" x 3.4" x 3.7") with a weight of 524 grams (1.16 lbs).

See the Canon SX200 IS and Panasonic LZ40 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the SX200 IS against the LZ40.

Canon SX200 IS vs Panasonic LZ40 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the SX200 IS and LZ40 is 90 and 67 respectively.

Canon SX200 IS vs Panasonic LZ40 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX200 IS vs Panasonic LZ40 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizing merely by seeing specs. The photograph underneath will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SX200 IS and LZ40.

All in all, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Panasonic LZ40 to provide more detail due to its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures more aggressively. The older SX200 IS will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon SX200 IS vs Panasonic LZ40 sensor size comparison

Canon SX200 IS vs Panasonic LZ40 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX200 IS vs Panasonic LZ40 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Portrait photography factors
Panasonic LZ40 Portrait photography factors
28
focusing manually
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
39
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
supports face detection focus
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Street photography factors
Panasonic LZ40 Street photography factors
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (247 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
45
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
more heavy than competition (524 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Sports photography info
Panasonic LZ40 Sports photography info
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow fps (1.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
47
incredible zoom range (22-924mm 42.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
max fps very slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Travel photography highlights
Panasonic LZ40 Travel photography highlights
62
lighter than competition in class (247g)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
long reach (336mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
55
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (22mm)
long reach (924mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (524g)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Landscape photography features
Panasonic LZ40 Landscape photography features
42
focusing manually
quite wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
44
pretty wide (22mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX200 IS as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic LZ40 as a Vlogging camera
29
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (247g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
does not contain selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic jack
27
pretty wide (22mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
does have external microphone socket
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
more heavy than competition (524g)
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Canon SX200 IS vs Panasonic LZ40 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX200 IS and Panasonic LZ40
 Canon PowerShot SX200 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40
General Information
Brand Name Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon PowerShot SX200 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2009-05-14 2014-01-06
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
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 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 5152 x 3864
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Highest boosted ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-336mm (12.0x) 22-924mm (42.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.4-5.3 f/3.0-6.5
Macro focusing range 0cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 15 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.20 m 10.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro, Manual 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
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p), 320 x 240 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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) 524g (1.16 pounds)
Physical dimensions 103 x 61 x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") 126 x 87 x 94mm (5.0" x 3.4" x 3.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 shots
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-5L -
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch price $329 $219