Canon SX400 IS vs Panasonic FH10

Let's look more closely at the Canon SX400 IS versus Panasonic FH10, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the SX400 IS (16MP) and the FH10 (16MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX400 IS was introduced 19 months later than the FH10 making them a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple summary of how the SX400 IS scores vs the FH10 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX400 IS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SX400 IS Gallery and Panasonic FH10 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Canon SX400 IS has got outer measurements of 104mm x 69mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 313 grams (0.69 lbs) and the Panasonic FH10 has sizing of 94mm x 54mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") having a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the SX400 IS against the FH10.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SX400 IS and FH10 is 81 and 97 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is difficult to see the gap between sensor measurements purely by looking at a spec sheet. The visual below may provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SX400 IS and FH10.

As you can see, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same exact resolution and you should expect similar quality of images but you will need to factor the release date of the products into consideration. The more modern SX400 IS is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.