Canon SX40 HS vs Panasonic FZ2500

Lets look more closely at the Canon SX40 HS and Panasonic FZ2500, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Large Sensor Superzoom by brands Canon and Panasonic. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the SX40 HS (12MP) and FZ2500 (20MP) and the SX40 HS (1/2.3") and FZ2500 (1") posses different sensor sizing.

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The SX40 HS was announced 6 years before the FZ2500 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before diving into a full comparison, here is a concise overview of how the SX40 HS grades against the FZ2500 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX40 HS & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX40 HS Gallery & Panasonic FZ2500 Gallery.

In case you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon SX40 HS provides physical dimensions of 123mm x 92mm x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") along with a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) while the Panasonic FZ2500 has measurements of 138mm x 102mm x 135mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 5.3") along with a weight of 915 grams (2.02 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX40 HS and Panasonic FZ2500 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the SX40 HS and the FZ2500.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the SX40 HS and FZ2500 is 64 and 53 respectively.

Usually, its hard to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by checking technical specs. The pic here should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SX40 HS and FZ2500.

As you have seen, both of the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The SX40 HS using its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF tougher and the Panasonic FZ2500 will resolve more detail with its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images way more aggressively. The more aged SX40 HS is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.