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Canon SX410 IS vs Panasonic FZ40

Portability
80
Imaging
46
Features
33
Overall
40
Canon PowerShot SX410 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40 front
Portability
68
Imaging
37
Features
40
Overall
38

Canon SX410 IS vs Panasonic FZ40 Key Specs

Canon SX410 IS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-960mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 325g - 104 x 69 x 85mm
  • Launched February 2015
Panasonic FZ40
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
  • 494g - 120 x 80 x 92mm
  • Released July 2010
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FZ45
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Canon SX410 IS vs Panasonic FZ40 Overview

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").

Photography Glossary

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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX410 IS over the Panasonic FZ40

 SX410 IS FZ40 
ReleasedFebruary 2015July 2010More recent by 56 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ40 over the Canon SX410 IS

 FZ40 SX410 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX410 IS and Panasonic FZ40

 SX410 IS FZ40 
Manually focus More accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Canon SX410 IS vs Panasonic FZ40 Physical Comparison

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).

Check the Canon SX410 IS versus Panasonic FZ40 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon SX410 IS vs Panasonic FZ40 size comparison

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

Canon SX410 IS vs Panasonic FZ40 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX410 IS vs Panasonic FZ40 Sensor Comparison

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.

Canon SX410 IS vs Panasonic FZ40 sensor size comparison

Canon SX410 IS vs Panasonic FZ40 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX410 IS vs Panasonic FZ40 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX410 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FZ40 as a Portrait photography camera
47
manual focus
megapixel count good (20MP)
supports face detect autofocus
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
46
you can focus manually
MP count good (14MP)
saves RAW files
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Canon SX410 IS as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FZ40 as a Street photography camera
52
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
51
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
heavier than competitors (494 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX410 IS Sports photography details
Panasonic FZ40 Sports photography details
41
long zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20MP)
max frames per second low (0.5 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (185 CIPA)
lack of phase detect autofocus
43
amazing zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
max fps very slow (2.0 fps)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX410 IS as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FZ40 as a Travel photography camera
61
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
great zoom (960mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
bad battery pack (185 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
54
MP count good (14MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
very long zoom (600mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors (494 grams)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX410 IS Landscape photography information
Panasonic FZ40 Landscape photography information
49
manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20MP)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
bad battery pack (185 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
51
you can focus manually
decently wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
saves RAW files
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX410 IS Vlogging details
Panasonic FZ40 Vlogging details
29
quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic support
23
decently wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic support
heavier than competitors (494 grams)
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Canon SX410 IS vs Panasonic FZ40 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX410 IS and Panasonic FZ40
 Canon PowerShot SX410 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40
General Information
Make Canon Panasonic
Model Canon PowerShot SX410 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-FZ45
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2015-02-06 2010-07-21
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 4+ Venus Engine HD II
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 5152 x 3864 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-960mm (40.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/2.8-5.2
Macro focus range 0cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 0.5 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.00 m 9.50 m
Flash options Auto, flash on, slow synchro, flash off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264 AVCHD Lite
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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 325 grams (0.72 lbs) 494 grams (1.09 lbs)
Dimensions 104 x 69 x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") 120 x 80 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6")
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 185 pictures -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-11LH -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures))
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $199 $420