Canon SX40 HS vs Panasonic ZS8

Its time to look closer at the Canon SX40 HS and Panasonic ZS8, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Canon and Panasonic. The resolution of the SX40 HS (12MP) and the ZS8 (14MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX40 HS was launched 2 months after the ZS8 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX40 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS8 being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple overview of how the SX40 HS scores vs the ZS8 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX40 HS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SX40 HS Gallery and Panasonic ZS8 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon SX40 HS provides external measurements of 123mm x 92mm x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") with a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS8 has measurements of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs).

Check out the Canon SX40 HS and Panasonic ZS8 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the SX40 HS and the ZS8.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX40 HS and ZS8 is 64 and 92 respectively.

Typically, it can be tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizes simply by checking a spec sheet. The picture here may give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX40 HS and ZS8.

As you can see, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Panasonic ZS8 to resolve extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics a good deal more aggressively.