Canon SX420 IS vs Panasonic LZ40

In this article, we will be contrasting the Canon SX420 IS vs Panasonic LZ40, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Canon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the SX420 IS (20MP) and the LZ40 (20MP) is pretty comparable and they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX420 IS was brought out 2 years later than the LZ40 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting through a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple overview of how the SX420 IS matches up vs the LZ40 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX420 IS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SX420 IS Gallery and Panasonic LZ40 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX420 IS provides outside measurements of 104mm x 69mm x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs) while the Panasonic LZ40 has dimensions of 126mm x 87mm x 94mm (5.0" x 3.4" x 3.7") along with a weight of 524 grams (1.16 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the SX420 IS against the LZ40.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the SX420 IS and LZ40 is 80 and 67 respectively.

Often, it's hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizing just by checking out a spec sheet. The visual underneath should give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX420 IS and LZ40.

Clearly, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact MP so you should expect comparable quality of photographs however you should really factor the production date of the cameras into account. The more modern SX420 IS should have an edge in sensor technology.