Canon SX40 HS vs Panasonic FS7
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Canon SX40 HS vs Panasonic FS7 Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Ulanzi's Tripod Ensures Ultra Smooth FilmingThe 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.
Canon SX40 HS vs Panasonic FS7 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX40 HS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX40 HS Gallery and Panasonic FS7 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX40 HS over the Panasonic FS7
SX40 HS | FS7 | |||
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Introduced | September 2011 | January 2009 | More modern by 33 months | |
Focus manually | More exact focusing | |||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FS7 over the Canon SX40 HS
FS7 | SX40 HS |
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Common features in the Canon SX40 HS and Panasonic FS7
SX40 HS | FS7 | |||
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Screen dimensions | 2.7" | 2.7" | Equal screen dimensions | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Same 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.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.
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 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.
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Canon SX40 HS vs Panasonic FS7 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX40 HS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7 | |
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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 |