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Canon SX40 HS vs Panasonic ZS80

Portability
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Imaging
36
Features
50
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX40 HS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80 front
Portability
86
Imaging
47
Features
70
Overall
56

Canon SX40 HS vs Panasonic ZS80 Key Specs

Canon SX40 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-840mm (F2.7-5.8) lens
  • 600g - 123 x 92 x 108mm
  • Released September 2011
  • Old Model is Canon SX30 IS
  • Updated by Canon SX50 HS
Panasonic ZS80
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 327g - 112 x 69 x 42mm
  • Released February 2018
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DC-TZ95
  • Superseded the Panasonic ZS70
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Canon SX40 HS vs Panasonic ZS80 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX40 HS over the Panasonic ZS80

 SX40 HS ZS80 
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS80 over the Canon SX40 HS

 ZS80 SX40 HS 
ReleasedFebruary 2018September 2011Fresher by 78 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1040k230kSharper display (+810k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon SX40 HS and Panasonic ZS80

 SX40 HS ZS80 
Manual focus Very precise focus
Selfie screen Both good for selfies

Canon SX40 HS vs Panasonic ZS80 Physical Comparison

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.

Canon SX40 HS vs Panasonic ZS80 size comparison

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

Canon SX40 HS vs Panasonic ZS80 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX40 HS vs Panasonic ZS80 Sensor Comparison

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.

Canon SX40 HS vs Panasonic ZS80 sensor size comparison

Canon SX40 HS vs Panasonic ZS80 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX40 HS vs Panasonic ZS80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX40 HS
Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS80
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has manual focus
great flash sync speed (1/2,000 seconds)
has face detect focusing
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
54
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
comes with face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Canon SX40 HS Street photography information
Panasonic ZS80 Street photography information
49
screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
more heavy than others in class (600 grams)
75
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
offers focus via touch
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX40 HS Sports photography info
Panasonic ZS80 Sports photography info
43
excellent zoom range (24-840mm 35.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good battery (380 per charge)
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
61
incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
silent mode (1/16,000s)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
comes with tracking focus
great battery pack (380 per charge)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX40 HS Travel photography info
Panasonic ZS80 Travel photography info
55
good battery (380 CIPA)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
fairly wide (24mm)
very long zoom (840mm)
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than others in class (600 grams)
low resolution (12MP)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
79
great battery pack (380 CIPA)
connects via bluetooth
offers focus via touch
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
really wide (24mm)
great zoom (720mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX40 HS as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic ZS80 as a Landscape photography camera
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has manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good battery (380 shots)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
62
has manual focus
really wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
supports RAW files
great battery pack (380 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX40 HS as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic ZS80 as a Vlogging camera
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fairly wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
lack of microphone port
more heavy than others in class (600g)
73
really wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
great video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
lack of microphone port
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Canon SX40 HS vs Panasonic ZS80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX40 HS and Panasonic ZS80
 Canon PowerShot SX40 HSPanasonic Lumix DC-ZS80
General Information
Company Canon Panasonic
Model Canon PowerShot SX40 HS Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80
Also Known as - Lumix DC-TZ95
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2011-09-15 2018-02-18
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Venus Engine
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
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 12 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 5184 x 3888
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Highest enhanced ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-840mm (35.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Max aperture f/2.7-5.8 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus range 0cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Tilting
Screen sizing 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech PureColor II VA TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,330k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.53x
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Max silent shutter speed - 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.00 m 5.60 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/2000 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 240 fps) 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 600g (1.32 pounds) 327g (0.72 pounds)
Physical dimensions 123 x 92 x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") 112 x 69 x 42mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7")
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 380 shots 380 shots
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-10L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported)
Storage slots One One
Launch price $330 $448