Canon SX40 HS vs Panasonic SZ10

On this page, we will be looking at the Canon SX40 HS vs Panasonic SZ10, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Canon and Panasonic. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the SX40 HS (12MP) and SZ10 (16MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX40 HS was introduced 4 years earlier than the SZ10 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Canon SX40 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic SZ10 being a Compact camera.

Before diving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short summation of how the SX40 HS scores vs the SZ10 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX40 HS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SX40 HS Gallery and Panasonic SZ10 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and size. The Canon SX40 HS comes with exterior measurements of 123mm x 92mm x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") and a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) whilst the Panasonic SZ10 has specifications of 99mm x 60mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs).

See the Canon SX40 HS vs Panasonic SZ10 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the SX40 HS against the SZ10.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the SX40 HS and SZ10 is 64 and 93 respectively.

Generally, it's tough to imagine the difference between sensor measurements simply by reading specs. The graphic here will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX40 HS and SZ10.

All in all, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Panasonic SZ10 to offer you greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The older SX40 HS is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.