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Canon SX400 IS vs Panasonic LZ40

Portability
81
Imaging
41
Features
31
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot SX400 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40 front
Portability
67
Imaging
45
Features
35
Overall
41

Canon SX400 IS vs Panasonic LZ40 Key Specs

Canon SX400 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.4-5.8) lens
  • 313g - 104 x 69 x 80mm
  • Introduced July 2014
Panasonic LZ40
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 22-924mm (F3.0-6.5) lens
  • 524g - 126 x 87 x 94mm
  • Announced January 2014
  • Previous Model is Panasonic LZ30
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Canon SX400 IS vs Panasonic LZ40 Overview

Below, we will be comparing the Canon SX400 IS versus Panasonic LZ40, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the SX400 IS (16MP) and the LZ40 (20MP) is relatively similar and they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX400 IS was brought out 7 months after the LZ40 and they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX400 IS being a Compact camera and the Panasonic LZ40 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go straight into a detailed comparison, below is a brief summation of how the SX400 IS scores versus the LZ40 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX400 IS over the Panasonic LZ40

 SX400 IS LZ40 
AnnouncedJuly 2014January 2014Newer by 7 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic LZ40 over the Canon SX400 IS

 LZ40 SX400 IS 
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX400 IS and Panasonic LZ40

 SX400 IS LZ40 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen dimensions
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Canon SX400 IS vs Panasonic LZ40 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon SX400 IS comes with physical dimensions of 104mm x 69mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 313 grams (0.69 lbs) while the Panasonic LZ40 has proportions of 126mm x 87mm x 94mm (5.0" x 3.4" x 3.7") along with a weight of 524 grams (1.16 lbs).

See the Canon SX400 IS versus Panasonic LZ40 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have at the time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the SX400 IS vs the LZ40.

Canon SX400 IS vs Panasonic LZ40 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX400 IS and LZ40 is 81 and 67 respectively.

Canon SX400 IS vs Panasonic LZ40 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX400 IS vs Panasonic LZ40 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is hard to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reviewing technical specs. The pic below will give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX400 IS and LZ40.

As you have seen, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Panasonic LZ40 to offer more detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots much more aggressively. The more modern SX400 IS is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon SX400 IS vs Panasonic LZ40 sensor size comparison

Canon SX400 IS vs Panasonic LZ40 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX400 IS vs Panasonic LZ40 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX400 IS Portrait photography factors
Panasonic LZ40 Portrait photography factors
36
good resolution (16 megapixels)
supports face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
40
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
provides face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX400 IS Street photography advice
Panasonic LZ40 Street photography advice
52
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
45
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
heavier than competitors in class (524 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX400 IS as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic LZ40 as a Sports photography camera
42
great zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
max fps low (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery power (190 shots)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
47
long zoom range (22-924mm 42.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20MP)
provides tracking autofocus
max fps very slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX400 IS Travel photography highlights
Panasonic LZ40 Travel photography highlights
60
good resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
great zoom (720mm)
no Time Lapse mode
bad battery power (190 per charge)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
55
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (22mm)
long zoom (924mm)
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors in class (524g)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX400 IS Landscape photography factors
Panasonic LZ40 Landscape photography factors
41
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
no manual control
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
bad battery power (190 CIPA)
no Time Lapse mode
44
relatively wide (22mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX400 IS Vlogging features
Panasonic LZ40 Vlogging features
28
quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic port
27
relatively wide (22mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
does have external mic support
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
heavier than competitors in class (524 grams)
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Canon SX400 IS vs Panasonic LZ40 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX400 IS and Panasonic LZ40
 Canon PowerShot SX400 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Panasonic
Model Canon PowerShot SX400 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2014-07-29 2014-01-06
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 4+ -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 5152 x 3864
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Highest boosted ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) 22-924mm (42.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.4-5.8 f/3.0-6.5
Macro focus range 0cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 15 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.00 m 10.80 m
Flash modes Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p), 320 x 240 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 313 gr (0.69 pounds) 524 gr (1.16 pounds)
Dimensions 104 x 69 x 80mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.1") 126 x 87 x 94mm (5.0" x 3.4" x 3.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 190 photos 320 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-11LH -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $229 $219