Canon SX40 HS vs Panasonic ZS45

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.

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.

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.

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.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX40 HS and ZS45 is 64 and 91 respectively.

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.