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Canon SX500 IS vs Panasonic FZ40

Portability
80 Imaging
40 Features
40 Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX500 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40 front
Portability
68 Imaging
37 Features
40 Overall
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Canon SX500 IS vs Panasonic FZ40 Key Specs

Canon SX500 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.4-5.8) lens
  • 341g - 104 x 70 x 80mm
  • Released August 2012
  • Newer Model is Canon SX510 HS
Panasonic FZ40
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
  • 494g - 120 x 80 x 92mm
  • Announced July 2010
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FZ45
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Canon SX500 IS vs Panasonic FZ40 Overview

Below is a extended comparison of the Canon SX500 IS and Panasonic FZ40, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Canon and Panasonic. The resolution of the SX500 IS (16MP) and the FZ40 (14MP) is very close and they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX500 IS was brought out 2 years later than the FZ40 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX500 IS being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ40 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go through a complete comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the SX500 IS matches up against the FZ40 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX500 IS over the Panasonic FZ40

		

		

			
 SX500 IS FZ40 
AnnouncedAugust 2012July 2010More recent by 26 months
Display resolution461k230kCrisper display (+231k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ40 over the Canon SX500 IS

		

		

			
 FZ40 SX500 IS 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon SX500 IS and Panasonic FZ40

		

		

			
 SX500 IS FZ40 
Manual focus  Dial precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Selfie screen  Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display  Neither offers Touch friendly display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon SX500 IS vs Panasonic FZ40 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you're intending to lug around your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and size. The Canon SX500 IS offers physical measurements of 104mm x 70mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") along with a weight of 341 grams (0.75 lbs) while the Panasonic FZ40 has specifications of 120mm x 80mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") and a weight of 494 grams (1.09 lbs).
Take a look at the Canon SX500 IS and Panasonic FZ40 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select at that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the SX500 IS against the FZ40.
Canon SX500 IS vs Panasonic FZ40 size comparison
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX500 IS and FZ40 is 80 and 68 respectively.
Canon SX500 IS vs Panasonic FZ40 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SX500 IS vs Panasonic FZ40 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Normally, it is tough to see the difference in sensor measurements only by viewing specs. The photograph here might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX500 IS and FZ40.
All in all, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Canon SX500 IS to result in more detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos far more aggressively. The more modern SX500 IS will have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.
	
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Canon SX500 IS vs Panasonic FZ40 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon SX500 IS vs Panasonic FZ40 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Canon SX500 IS Portrait photography features
Panasonic FZ40 Portrait photography features
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 has manual focus
 above average flash sync (1/1,600s)
 megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
 supports face detection autofocus
 cannot use external flash
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
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 manual focus
 resolution is good (14MP)
 supports RAW formats
 can't use external flash
 small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Canon SX500 IS
Street photography with Panasonic FZ40
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 image stabilization (Optical)
 fixed screen
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
51
 image stabilization (Optical)
 supports RAW formats
 no articulating screen
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 heavier than competitors (494 grams)
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Canon SX500 IS
Sports photography with Panasonic FZ40
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 amazing zoom range (24-720mm  30.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count good (16MP)
 supports tracking autofocus
 slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 terrible battery life (195 per charge)
 lacks phase detect autofocus
43
 amazing zoom range (25-600mm  24.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 resolution is good (14 megapixels)
 max frames per second low (2.0 frames/s)
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Canon SX500 IS Travel photography features
Panasonic FZ40 Travel photography features
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 megapixel count good (16MP)
 has built in flash
 decently wide (24mm)
 great reach (720mm)
 missing Timelapse function
 terrible battery life (195 CIPA)
 does not contain selfie friendly display
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
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 resolution is good (14 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 quite wide (25mm)
 great reach (600mm)
 lack of Time Lapse function
 heavier than competitors (494 grams)
 does not have a selfie friendly display
 slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison
Canon SX500 IS Landscape photography features
Panasonic FZ40 Landscape photography features
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 has manual focus
 decently wide (24mm)
 good sized screen (3 inch)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
 terrible battery life (195 per charge)
 missing Timelapse function
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 manual focus
 quite wide (25mm)
 screen is a good size (3 inch)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 resolution is good (14MP)
 supports RAW formats
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f2.8)
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of Time Lapse function
Photography Glossary
Vlogging Comparison
Canon SX500 IS Vlogging information
Panasonic FZ40 Vlogging information
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 decently wide (24mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 supports face detection autofocus
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
 does not contain selfie friendly display
 low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
 missing external microphone jack
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 quite wide (25mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 slow max aperture (f2.8)
 does not have a selfie friendly display
 video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
 lack of mic socket
 heavier than competitors (494g)
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Canon SX500 IS vs Panasonic FZ40 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX500 IS and Panasonic FZ40
 Canon PowerShot SX500 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40
General Information
Brand Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon PowerShot SX500 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40
Also called as - Lumix DMC-FZ45
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2012-08-21 2010-07-21
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW format    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
AF touch    
AF continuous    
Single AF    
AF tracking    
AF selectice    
AF center weighted    
Multi area AF    
Live view AF    
Face detect focusing    
Contract detect focusing    
Phase detect focusing    
Total focus points 1 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.4-5.8 f/2.8-5.2
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 461 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch screen    
Display technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/1600s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance 5.00 m 9.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash    
AE bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Max flash synchronize 1/1600s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 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 port    
Headphone port    
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 341g (0.75 lbs) 494g (1.09 lbs)
Dimensions 104 x 70 x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") 120 x 80 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 195 photographs -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-6L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures))
Time lapse feature    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $299 $420