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Canon SX40 HS vs Panasonic FZ47

Portability
64 Imaging
36 Features
50 Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX40 HS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47 front
Portability
68 Imaging
36 Features
45 Overall
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Canon SX40 HS vs Panasonic FZ47 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
  • Launched September 2011
  • Earlier Model is Canon SX30 IS
  • Later Model is Canon SX50 HS
Panasonic FZ47
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
  • 498g - 120 x 80 x 92mm
  • Announced July 2011
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FZ48
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Canon SX40 HS vs Panasonic FZ47 Overview

Following is a in depth review of the Canon SX40 HS vs Panasonic FZ47, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Canon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the SX40 HS (12MP) and the FZ47 (12MP) is pretty similar and they use the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX40 HS was revealed 2 months after the FZ47 and they are of a similar generation. The two cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before diving through a thorough comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the SX40 HS scores against the FZ47 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX40 HS over the Panasonic FZ47

		

		

			
 SX40 HS FZ47 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen  Easy selfies
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ47 over the Canon SX40 HS

		

		

			
 FZ47 SX40 HS 
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon SX40 HS and Panasonic FZ47

		

		

			
 SX40 HS FZ47 
AnnouncedSeptember 2011July 2011Similar generation
Manual focus  Very exact focus
Touch friendly screen  Neither contains Touch friendly screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon SX40 HS vs Panasonic FZ47 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anybody who is going to carry around your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX40 HS has got 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 FZ47 has dimensions of 120mm x 80mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") having a weight of 498 grams (1.10 lbs).
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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the SX40 HS versus the FZ47.
Canon SX40 HS vs Panasonic FZ47 size comparison
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX40 HS and FZ47 is 64 and 68 respectively.
Canon SX40 HS vs Panasonic FZ47 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SX40 HS vs Panasonic FZ47 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Normally, it's difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizes merely by going over specs. The picture below might give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX40 HS and FZ47.
All in all, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same MP and you should expect similar quality of photos although you will want to take the release date  of the products into consideration.
	
			Canon SX40 HS vs Panasonic FZ47 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SX40 HS vs Panasonic FZ47 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon SX40 HS vs Panasonic FZ47 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Canon SX40 HS Portrait photography factors
Panasonic FZ47 Portrait photography factors
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 has manual focus
 high flash sync speed (1/2,000 seconds)
 offers face detect focus
 low resolution (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
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 you can focus manually
 high flash sync (1/2,000s)
 has face detect autofocus
 no external flash support
 sensor resolution low (12MP)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
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Street Comparison
 Canon SX40 HS as a Street photography camera
 Panasonic FZ47 as a Street photography camera
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 screen can move to multiple angles
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
 heavier than competitors (600 grams)
43
 image stabilization (Optical)
 no articulating screen
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
 more heavy than competition (498g)
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Sports Comparison
Canon SX40 HS Sports photography info
Panasonic FZ47 Sports photography info
43
 incredible zoom range (24-840mm  35.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 good battery pack (380 CIPA)
 low resolution (12MP)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 no phase detect auto focus
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 great zoom range (25-600mm  24.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 has tracking focus
 great battery power (400 shots)
 slow fps (4.0 frames per second)
 sensor resolution low (12MP)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Canon SX40 HS Travel photography info
Panasonic FZ47 Travel photography info
55
 good battery pack (380 shots)
 built-in flash
 screen is selfie friendly
 decently wide (24mm)
 very long reach (840mm)
 lack of Time Lapse mode
 heavier than competitors (600 grams)
 low resolution (12MP)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
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 great battery power (400 shots)
 has built in flash
 rather wide (25mm)
 very long reach (600mm)
 does not have Timelapse function
 more heavy than competition (498 grams)
 sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
 doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison
 Canon SX40 HS as a Landscape photography camera
 Panasonic FZ47 as a Landscape photography camera
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 has manual focus
 decently wide (24mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 good battery pack (380 per charge)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
 tiny screen (2.7 inch)
 low resolution (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
 lack of Time Lapse mode
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 you can focus manually
 rather wide (25mm)
 decent sized screen (3 inch)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 great battery power (400 CIPA)
 can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
 sensor resolution low (12MP)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
 does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon SX40 HS Vlogging info
Panasonic FZ47 Vlogging info
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 decently wide (24mm)
 screen is selfie friendly
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 offers face detect focus
 good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
 lack of mic jack
 heavier than competitors (600 grams)
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 rather wide (25mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 has face detect autofocus
 high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
 doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
 does not have microphone jack
 more heavy than competition (498 grams)
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Canon SX40 HS vs Panasonic FZ47 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX40 HS and Panasonic FZ47
 Canon PowerShot SX40 HSPanasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon PowerShot SX40 HS Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47
Also called - Lumix DMC-FZ48
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2011-09-15 2011-07-21
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Highest boosted ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Touch focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Tracking autofocus    
Selective autofocus    
Center weighted autofocus    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detection focus    
Contract detection focus    
Phase detection focus    
Total focus points 9 23
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-840mm (35.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.7-5.8 f/2.8-5.2
Macro focusing distance 0cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch operation    
Screen tech PureColor II VA TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames/s 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance 7.00 m 9.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe    
AEB    
White balance bracketing    
Highest flash sync 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
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 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD
Microphone input    
Headphone input    
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
Environment seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 600g (1.32 lbs) 498g (1.10 lbs)
Dimensions 123 x 92 x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") 120 x 80 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 shots 400 shots
Battery format 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 recording    
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $330 $379