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Canon SX40 HS vs Panasonic FZ150

Portability
64
Imaging
36
Features
50
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX40 HS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150 front
Portability
67
Imaging
36
Features
57
Overall
44

Canon SX40 HS vs Panasonic FZ150 Key Specs

Canon SX40 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fully Articulated Display
  • 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
  • Successor is Canon SX50 HS
Panasonic FZ150
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
  • 528g - 124 x 82 x 92mm
  • Announced April 2012
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Canon SX40 HS vs Panasonic FZ150 Overview

Following is a extensive review of the Canon SX40 HS vs Panasonic FZ150, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. The resolution of the SX40 HS (12MP) and the FZ150 (12MP) is fairly well matched and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX40 HS was brought out 6 months before the FZ150 and they are of a similar generation. Both cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting through a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the SX40 HS matches up vs the FZ150 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX40 HS over the Panasonic FZ150

 SX40 HS FZ150 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ150 over the Canon SX40 HS

 FZ150 SX40 HS 
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX40 HS and Panasonic FZ150

 SX40 HS FZ150 
AnnouncedSeptember 2011April 2012Similar generation
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated display
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

Canon SX40 HS vs Panasonic FZ150 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera, you need to think about its weight and size. The Canon SX40 HS has outside dimensions 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 FZ150 has specifications of 124mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") and a weight of 528 grams (1.16 lbs).

Analyze the Canon SX40 HS vs Panasonic FZ150 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the SX40 HS versus the FZ150.

Canon SX40 HS vs Panasonic FZ150 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the SX40 HS and FZ150 is 64 and 67 respectively.

Canon SX40 HS vs Panasonic FZ150 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX40 HS vs Panasonic FZ150 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizes purely by checking a spec sheet. The pic underneath might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SX40 HS and FZ150.

Clearly, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same MP and you should expect similar quality of photographs however you should really factor the production date of the products into consideration.

Canon SX40 HS vs Panasonic FZ150 sensor size comparison

Canon SX40 HS vs Panasonic FZ150 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX40 HS vs Panasonic FZ150 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX40 HS as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FZ150 as a Portrait photography camera
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manual focus
great flash sync speed (1/2,000s)
offers face detection focusing
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
41
manual focus
exports RAW formats
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Canon SX40 HS Street photography info
Panasonic FZ150 Street photography info
49
screen can move to multiple angles
has image stabilization (Optical)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
heavier than average (600 grams)
58
screen articulates
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
more heavy than average in class (528 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX40 HS
Sports photography with Panasonic FZ150
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long zoom range (24-840mm 35.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
great battery (380 per charge)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
43
long zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good battery power (410 per charge)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX40 HS Travel photography factors
Panasonic FZ150 Travel photography factors
55
great battery (380 CIPA)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long zoom (840mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than average (600g)
low megapixels (12MP)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
56
good battery power (410 shots)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
relatively wide (25mm)
great reach (600mm)
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than average in class (528g)
low resolution (12MP)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX40 HS Landscape photography info
Panasonic FZ150 Landscape photography info
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manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
great battery (380 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
small screen (2.7 inches)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
48
manual focus
relatively wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
good battery power (410 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX40 HS Vlogging highlights
Panasonic FZ150 Vlogging highlights
57
reasonably wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
does not have external mic support
heavier than average (600g)
62
relatively wide (25mm)
selfie friendly display
has image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has microphone support
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
more heavy than average in class (528 grams)
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Canon SX40 HS vs Panasonic FZ150 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX40 HS and Panasonic FZ150
 Canon PowerShot SX40 HSPanasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon PowerShot SX40 HS Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2011-09-15 2012-04-11
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 23
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-840mm (35.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.7-5.8 f/2.8-5.2
Macro focusing range 0cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech PureColor II VA TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/3200s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames per second 12.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.00 m 9.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/2000s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 240 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (220 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 600g (1.32 lbs) 528g (1.16 lbs)
Dimensions 123 x 92 x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") 124 x 82 x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 40
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 19.4
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.9
DXO Low light rating not tested 132
Other
Battery life 380 images 410 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-10L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures))
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at launch $330 $499