Canon SX40 HS vs Panasonic ZS45
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![Canon PowerShot SX40 HS front Canon PowerShot SX40 HS front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Canon-PowerShot-SX40-HS/Canon-SX40-HS-front.jpg)
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Canon SX40 HS vs Panasonic ZS45 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fully Articulated Display
- 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
- Superseded the Canon SX30 IS
- Successor is Canon SX50 HS
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
- 249g - 108 x 60 x 32mm
- Revealed January 2015
- Also Known as Lumix DMC-TZ57
- Earlier Model is Panasonic ZS40
- New Model is Panasonic ZS50
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Canon SX40 HS vs Panasonic ZS45 Overview
Here, we will be evaluating the Canon SX40 HS and Panasonic ZS45, 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 ZS45 (16MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").
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The SX40 HS was introduced 4 years before the ZS45 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX40 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS45 being a Compact camera.
Before getting straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the SX40 HS scores vs the ZS45 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Canon SX40 HS vs Panasonic ZS45 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX40 HS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SX40 HS Gallery and Panasonic ZS45 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX40 HS over the Panasonic ZS45
SX40 HS | ZS45 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very precise focus | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Tilting | Fully Articulating screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS45 over the Canon SX40 HS
ZS45 | SX40 HS | |||
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Revealed | January 2015 | ![]() | September 2011 | More recent by 40 months |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+810k dot) |
Common features in the Canon SX40 HS and Panasonic ZS45
SX40 HS | ZS45 | |||
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Touch screen | ![]() | Missing Touch screen |
Canon SX40 HS vs Panasonic ZS45 Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to lug around your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon SX40 HS features physical 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) while the Panasonic ZS45 has proportions of 108mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).
Compare the Canon SX40 HS and Panasonic ZS45 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the SX40 HS versus the ZS45.
![Canon SX40 HS vs Panasonic ZS45 size comparison Canon SX40 HS vs Panasonic ZS45 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX40-HS-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-ZS45-size-comparison.jpg)
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX40 HS and ZS45 is 64 and 91 respectively.
![Canon SX40 HS vs Panasonic ZS45 top view buttons comparison Canon SX40 HS vs Panasonic ZS45 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX40-HS-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-ZS45-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Canon SX40 HS vs Panasonic ZS45 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is difficult to see the contrast in sensor measurements purely by going through technical specs. The graphic here should give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX40 HS and ZS45.
As you have seen, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Panasonic ZS45 to provide greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The older SX40 HS will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.
![Canon SX40 HS vs Panasonic ZS45 sensor size comparison Canon SX40 HS vs Panasonic ZS45 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX40-HS-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-ZS45-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Canon SX40 HS vs Panasonic ZS45 Screen and ViewFinder
![Canon SX40 HS vs Panasonic ZS45 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Canon SX40 HS vs Panasonic ZS45 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX40-HS-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-ZS45-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Canon SX40 HS vs Panasonic ZS45 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX40 HS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Panasonic |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX40 HS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45 |
Also Known as | - | Lumix DMC-TZ57 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2011-09-15 | 2015-01-06 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 16 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 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 21 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-840mm (35.0x) | 24-480mm (20.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.7-5.8 | f/3.3-6.4 |
Macro focusing range | 0cm | 3cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fully Articulated | Tilting |
Display sizing | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 1,040 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display tech | PureColor II VA TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 4 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/3200 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 10.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.00 m | 6.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | 1/2000 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Built-In |
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 pounds) | 249g (0.55 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 123 x 92 x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") | 108 x 60 x 32mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") |
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 photographs | 350 photographs |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NB-10L | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail price | $330 | $300 |