Canon SX40 HS vs Panasonic ZS25

On this page, we will be reviewing the Canon SX40 HS and Panasonic ZS25, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Canon and Panasonic. There exists a substantial gap among the sensor resolutions of the SX40 HS (12MP) and ZS25 (16MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX40 HS was released 16 months earlier than the ZS25 which makes them a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Canon SX40 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS25 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a in depth comparison, here is a concise view of how the SX40 HS matches up against the ZS25 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX40 HS & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SX40 HS Gallery & Panasonic ZS25 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon SX40 HS features outside dimensions of 123mm x 92mm x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") having a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS25 has measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the SX40 HS compared to the ZS25.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX40 HS and ZS25 is 64 and 93 respectively.

Sometimes, it's hard to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions simply by looking through specifications. The image below should offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX40 HS and ZS25.

To sum up, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Panasonic ZS25 to provide you with greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs more aggressively. The more aged SX40 HS will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.