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Canon SX210 IS vs Panasonic ZS40

Portability
90 Imaging
37 Features
40 Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX210 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40 front
Portability
90 Imaging
43 Features
58 Overall
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Canon SX210 IS vs Panasonic ZS40 Key Specs

Canon SX210 IS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-392mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 220g - 103 x 61 x 38mm
  • Launched June 2010
  • Replaced the Canon SX200 IS
  • Updated by Canon SX230 HS
Panasonic ZS40
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 240g - 111 x 64 x 34mm
  • Launched January 2014
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-TZ60
  • Succeeded the Panasonic ZS35
  • Refreshed by Panasonic ZS45
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Canon SX210 IS vs Panasonic ZS40 Overview

Below, we will be matching up the Canon SX210 IS vs Panasonic ZS40, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. There exists a noticeable gap among the image resolutions of the SX210 IS (14MP) and ZS40 (18MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX210 IS was announced 4 years prior to the ZS40 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a quick view of how the SX210 IS grades versus the ZS40 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX210 IS over the Panasonic ZS40

		

		

			
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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS40 over the Canon SX210 IS

		

		

			
 ZS40 SX210 IS 
LaunchedJanuary 2014June 2010Fresher by 43 months
Screen resolution920k230kCrisper screen (+690k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon SX210 IS and Panasonic ZS40

		

		

			
 SX210 IS ZS40 
Manually focus  Dial exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurement
Selfie screen  Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen  Neither offers Touch friendly screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon SX210 IS vs Panasonic ZS40 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
When you are looking to carry your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon SX210 IS offers physical measurements of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 220 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS40 has measurements of 111mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs).
Take a look at the Canon SX210 IS vs Panasonic ZS40 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the SX210 IS vs the ZS40.
Canon SX210 IS vs Panasonic ZS40 size comparison
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX210 IS and ZS40 is 90 and 90 respectively.
Canon SX210 IS vs Panasonic ZS40 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SX210 IS vs Panasonic ZS40 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Quite often, it's tough to see the gap in sensor sizing only by looking through specs. The graphic below may give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SX210 IS and ZS40.
All in all, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Panasonic ZS40 to render more detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The older SX210 IS will be behind in sensor technology.
	
			Canon SX210 IS vs Panasonic ZS40 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SX210 IS vs Panasonic ZS40 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon SX210 IS vs Panasonic ZS40 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Canon SX210 IS as a Portrait photography camera
 Panasonic ZS40 as a Portrait photography camera
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 you can focus manually
 sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
 external flash not possible
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
52
 has manual focus
 sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
 features face detection focus
 delivers RAW files
 no external flash support
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison
Canon SX210 IS Street photography information
Panasonic ZS40 Street photography information
60
 image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than average (220g)
 no moving screen
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
69
 image stabilization (Optical)
 delivers RAW files
 lighter than competitors in class (240 grams)
 no articulating screen
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison
Canon SX210 IS Sports photography information
Panasonic ZS40 Sports photography information
43
 incredible zoom range (28-392mm  14.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
 max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames/s)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no phase detect autofocus
54
 long zoom range (24-720mm  30.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
 features tracking autofocus
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Canon SX210 IS Travel photography features
Panasonic ZS40 Travel photography features
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 lighter than average (220 grams)
 sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 really wide (28mm)
 great reach (392mm)
 missing Timelapse recording
 doesn't have selfie friendly screen
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
69
 lighter than competitors in class (240 grams)
 sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
 built-in flash
 pretty wide (24mm)
 very long zoom (720mm)
 no Time Lapse recording
 does not have selfie friendly screen
 sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison
 Canon SX210 IS as a Landscape photography camera
 Panasonic ZS40 as a Landscape photography camera
48
 you can focus manually
 really wide (28mm)
 pretty good screen size (3")
 image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
 missing Timelapse recording
56
 has manual focus
 pretty wide (24mm)
 nice screen size (3 inch)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
 delivers RAW files
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon SX210 IS Vlogging information
Panasonic ZS40 Vlogging information
30
 really wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than average (220 grams)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
 doesn't have selfie friendly screen
 video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
 missing external microphone jack
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 pretty wide (24mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 features face detection focus
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 lighter than competitors in class (240g)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
 does not have selfie friendly screen
 no external mic jack
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Canon SX210 IS vs Panasonic ZS40 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX210 IS and Panasonic ZS40
 Canon PowerShot SX210 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40
General Information
Make Canon Panasonic
Model Canon PowerShot SX210 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40
Also called - Lumix DMC-TZ60
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2010-06-16 2014-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 Venus Engine
Sensor type CCD CMOS
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 14 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest enhanced ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW support    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
AF touch    
Continuous AF    
AF single    
AF tracking    
AF selectice    
AF center weighted    
AF multi area    
Live view AF    
Face detection AF    
Contract detection AF    
Phase detection AF    
Number of focus points 9 23
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-392mm (14.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus range 5cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch operation    
Screen technology - TFT LCD with AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 200k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash range 3.50 m 6.40 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro, Manual (3 levels) Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe    
AEB    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p/60i/30p), 1280 x 720 (60p/30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input    
Headphone input    
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 220 gr (0.49 lb) 240 gr (0.53 lb)
Dimensions 103 x 61 x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") 111 x 64 x 34mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 photographs
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model NB-5L -
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at release $226 $450