Canon SX270 HS vs Panasonic LZ40

Below is a thorough analysis of the Canon SX270 HS vs Panasonic LZ40, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Canon and Panasonic. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the SX270 HS (12MP) and LZ40 (20MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX270 HS was released 9 months prior to the LZ40 so they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX270 HS being a Compact camera and the Panasonic LZ40 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple view of how the SX270 HS grades against the LZ40 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX270 HS & Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40. The complete galleries are available at Canon SX270 HS Gallery & Panasonic LZ40 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon SX270 HS offers exterior dimensions of 106mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 233 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Panasonic LZ40 has proportions of 126mm x 87mm x 94mm (5.0" x 3.4" x 3.7") and a weight of 524 grams (1.16 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the SX270 HS versus the LZ40.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SX270 HS and LZ40 is 91 and 67 respectively.

Usually, it's hard to see the gap between sensor measurements purely by looking at specs. The graphic below should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX270 HS and LZ40.

All in all, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Panasonic LZ40 to give you extra detail as a result of its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos much more aggressively. The older SX270 HS is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.