Canon SX410 IS vs Panasonic FZ40

Below, we will be evaluating the Canon SX410 IS versus Panasonic FZ40, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Canon and Panasonic. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the SX410 IS (20MP) and FZ40 (14MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX410 IS was introduced 4 years later than the FZ40 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX410 IS being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ40 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going straight into a thorough comparison, below is a concise summation of how the SX410 IS matches up versus the FZ40 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX410 IS & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX410 IS Gallery & Panasonic FZ40 Gallery.

If you're planning to lug around your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon SX410 IS has external measurements of 104mm x 69mm x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") having a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FZ40 has measurements of 120mm x 80mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") and a weight of 494 grams (1.09 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the SX410 IS compared to the FZ40.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the SX410 IS and FZ40 is 80 and 68 respectively.

Often, it is very difficult to visualize the difference in sensor measurements merely by researching technical specs. The visual underneath might give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX410 IS and FZ40.

As you can tell, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You can expect the Canon SX410 IS to result in greater detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The more modern SX410 IS provides an advantage in sensor tech.