Canon SX40 HS vs Panasonic LZ30

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Canon SX40 HS vs Panasonic LZ30, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Canon and Panasonic. There exists a significant gap between the resolutions of the SX40 HS (12MP) and LZ30 (16MP) but they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX40 HS was manufactured 16 months earlier than the LZ30 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise summation of how the SX40 HS scores against the LZ30 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX40 HS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SX40 HS Gallery and Panasonic LZ30 Gallery.

When you are planning to carry around your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and size. The Canon SX40 HS provides physical measurements of 123mm x 92mm x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") accompanied by a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) whilst the Panasonic LZ30 has specifications of 124mm x 84mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 552 grams (1.22 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX40 HS vs Panasonic LZ30 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the SX40 HS and the LZ30.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX40 HS and LZ30 is 64 and 66 respectively.

Normally, its tough to see the contrast between sensor sizes only by going over technical specs. The pic below might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX40 HS and LZ30.

As you have seen, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Panasonic LZ30 to offer you more detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more aged SX40 HS is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.