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Canon SX40 HS vs Panasonic FS7

Portability
64
Imaging
36
Features
50
Overall
41
Canon PowerShot SX40 HS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Canon SX40 HS vs Panasonic FS7 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
  • Revealed September 2011
  • Succeeded the Canon SX30 IS
  • Newer Model is Canon SX50 HS
Panasonic FS7
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 33-132mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 139g - 97 x 54 x 22mm
  • Introduced January 2009
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Canon SX40 HS vs Panasonic FS7 Overview

Following is a detailed comparison of the Canon SX40 HS vs Panasonic FS7, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Canon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the SX40 HS (12MP) and the FS7 (10MP) is relatively similar but the SX40 HS (1/2.3") and FS7 (1/2.5") boast different sensor sizes.

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The SX40 HS was launched 2 years after the FS7 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Canon SX40 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic FS7 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving into a thorough comparison, here is a brief overview of how the SX40 HS scores against the FS7 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX40 HS over the Panasonic FS7

 SX40 HS FS7 
IntroducedSeptember 2011January 2009More modern by 33 months
Focus manually More exact focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic FS7 over the Canon SX40 HS

 FS7 SX40 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX40 HS and Panasonic FS7

 SX40 HS FS7 
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Canon SX40 HS vs Panasonic FS7 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and size. The Canon SX40 HS enjoys physical measurements of 123mm x 92mm x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") and a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) and the Panasonic FS7 has specifications of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") having a weight of 139 grams (0.31 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX40 HS vs Panasonic FS7 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the SX40 HS against the FS7.

Canon SX40 HS vs Panasonic FS7 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX40 HS and FS7 is 64 and 95 respectively.

Canon SX40 HS vs Panasonic FS7 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX40 HS vs Panasonic FS7 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizes only by going over technical specs. The picture underneath will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX40 HS and FS7.

As you can tell, both cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The SX40 HS featuring a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field simpler and the Canon SX40 HS will deliver extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The newer SX40 HS provides a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon SX40 HS vs Panasonic FS7 sensor size comparison

Canon SX40 HS vs Panasonic FS7 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX40 HS vs Panasonic FS7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX40 HS Portrait photography factors
Panasonic FS7 Portrait photography factors
41
focusing manually
flash sync speed is above average (1/2,000s)
supports face detection focus
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
19
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.5")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX40 HS Street photography features
Panasonic FS7 Street photography features
49
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Optical)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
more heavy than competitors (600g)
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.5")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX40 HS as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FS7 as a Sports photography camera
43
long zoom range (24-840mm 35.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
great battery power (380 per charge)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
24
image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.5")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX40 HS as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FS7 as a Travel photography camera
55
great battery power (380 CIPA)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
decently wide (24mm)
very long reach (840mm)
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors (600g)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
51
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse function
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (33mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX40 HS
Landscape photography with Panasonic FS7
38
focusing manually
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
great battery power (380 shots)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
small screen (2.7 inch)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
27
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (33mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.5")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX40 HS
Vlogging with Panasonic FS7
57
decently wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
missing external microphone port
more heavy than competitors (600g)
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (33mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external mic support
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Canon SX40 HS vs Panasonic FS7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX40 HS and Panasonic FS7
 Canon PowerShot SX40 HSPanasonic Lumix DMC-FS7
General Information
Make Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon PowerShot SX40 HS Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Revealed 2011-09-15 2009-01-16
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.5"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 5.744 x 4.308mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 24.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Highest enhanced ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-840mm (35.0x) 33-132mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.7-5.8 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing distance 0cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 6.3
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology PureColor II VA TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/3200s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in Auto, Auto Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced Off
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/2000s -
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) 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 600 gr (1.32 lb) 139 gr (0.31 lb)
Physical dimensions 123 x 92 x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") 97 x 54 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 380 images -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-10L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $330 $160