Canon SX40 HS vs Panasonic LZ40

Here, we will be contrasting the Canon SX40 HS versus Panasonic LZ40, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Canon and Panasonic. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the SX40 HS (12MP) and LZ40 (20MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX40 HS was introduced 3 years prior to the LZ40 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the SX40 HS grades against the LZ40 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX40 HS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SX40 HS Gallery and Panasonic LZ40 Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon SX40 HS offers outside 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) whilst the Panasonic LZ40 has measurements of 126mm x 87mm x 94mm (5.0" x 3.4" x 3.7") accompanied by a weight of 524 grams (1.16 lbs).

Look at the Canon SX40 HS versus Panasonic LZ40 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the SX40 HS compared to the LZ40.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX40 HS and LZ40 is 64 and 67 respectively.

More often than not, it is tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizing just by looking through technical specs. The graphic underneath will help give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX40 HS and LZ40.

As you can tell, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should expect the Panasonic LZ40 to provide you with extra detail using its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The older SX40 HS will be behind in sensor technology.