Canon SX40 HS vs Panasonic ZS80

Here is a extended analysis of the Canon SX40 HS versus Panasonic ZS80, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Canon and Panasonic. There exists a sizable gap between the image resolutions of the SX40 HS (12MP) and ZS80 (20MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX40 HS was introduced 7 years prior to the ZS80 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Canon SX40 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS80 being a Compact camera.

Before delving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the SX40 HS scores versus the ZS80 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX40 HS & Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX40 HS Gallery & Panasonic ZS80 Gallery.

If you're looking to carry your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon SX40 HS features external dimensions of 123mm x 92mm x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") with a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS80 has proportions of 112mm x 69mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7") having a weight of 327 grams (0.72 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose during that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the SX40 HS versus the ZS80.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX40 HS and ZS80 is 64 and 86 respectively.

Quite often, it's difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizing merely by going over specs. The visual underneath will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SX40 HS and ZS80.

All in all, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Panasonic ZS80 to offer extra detail using its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The older SX40 HS is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.