Canon SX40 HS vs Panasonic FZ200

Let's look a bit more closely at the Canon SX40 HS versus Panasonic FZ200, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the SX40 HS (12MP) and the FZ200 (12MP) is relatively similar and both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX40 HS was announced 10 months prior to the FZ200 so they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go into a full comparison, here is a concise summation of how the SX40 HS matches up vs the FZ200 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX40 HS & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX40 HS Gallery & Panasonic FZ200 Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon SX40 HS provides external dimensions of 123mm x 92mm x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") accompanied by a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) and the Panasonic FZ200 has sizing of 125mm x 87mm x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") having a weight of 588 grams (1.30 lbs).

Look at the Canon SX40 HS versus Panasonic FZ200 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the SX40 HS vs the FZ200.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX40 HS and FZ200 is 64 and 65 respectively.

Sometimes, it's tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizing purely by reading specs. The photograph below might give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX40 HS and FZ200.

All in all, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same resolution so you can expect similar quality of images but you would want to take the age of the products into consideration. The older SX40 HS is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.