Canon SX50 HS vs Panasonic FZ40

Following is a in depth overview of the Canon SX50 HS versus Panasonic FZ40, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Canon and Panasonic. The resolution of the SX50 HS (12MP) and the FZ40 (14MP) is relatively similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX50 HS was brought out 2 years after the FZ40 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go into a thorough comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the SX50 HS scores against the FZ40 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX50 HS & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX50 HS Gallery & Panasonic FZ40 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry around your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and size. The Canon SX50 HS provides outside measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 106mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.2") along with a weight of 595 grams (1.31 lbs) and the Panasonic FZ40 has specifications of 120mm x 80mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") having a weight of 494 grams (1.09 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the SX50 HS versus the FZ40.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the SX50 HS and FZ40 is 65 and 68 respectively.

Often, it is very tough to see the gap between sensor sizes merely by reading technical specs. The pic underneath will help give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX50 HS and FZ40.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Panasonic FZ40 to offer you more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The newer SX50 HS will have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.