Canon SX40 HS vs Panasonic FH3

Here, we will be comparing the Canon SX40 HS vs Panasonic FH3, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the SX40 HS (12MP) and the FH3 (14MP) is pretty close and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX40 HS was manufactured 21 months later than the FH3 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX40 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic FH3 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the SX40 HS matches up against the FH3 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX40 HS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SX40 HS Gallery and Panasonic FH3 Gallery.

In case you're going to lug around your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and volume. The Canon SX40 HS has outside measurements of 123mm x 92mm x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") having a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) while the Panasonic FH3 has sizing of 98mm x 55mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).

Look at the Canon SX40 HS vs Panasonic FH3 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the SX40 HS compared to the FH3.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX40 HS and FH3 is 64 and 94 respectively.

Quite often, it is very tough to picture the gap in sensor measurements simply by viewing specs. The photograph below should give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX40 HS and FH3.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should expect the Panasonic FH3 to result in more detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The younger SX40 HS provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.