Canon SX520 HS vs Panasonic LZ40

The following is a extended assessment of the Canon SX520 HS versus Panasonic LZ40, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Canon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the SX520 HS (16MP) and the LZ40 (20MP) is very similar and they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The SX520 HS was launched 7 months after the LZ40 and they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX520 HS being a Compact camera and the Panasonic LZ40 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting through a in-depth comparison, below is a concise summation of how the SX520 HS matches up vs the LZ40 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX520 HS & Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX520 HS Gallery & Panasonic LZ40 Gallery.

If you are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and volume. The Canon SX520 HS provides outer dimensions of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") having a weight of 441 grams (0.97 lbs) whilst the Panasonic LZ40 has sizing of 126mm x 87mm x 94mm (5.0" x 3.4" x 3.7") with a weight of 524 grams (1.16 lbs).

Look at the Canon SX520 HS versus Panasonic LZ40 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the SX520 HS and the LZ40.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX520 HS and LZ40 is 69 and 67 respectively.

Sometimes, its hard to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reviewing a spec sheet. The image here will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX520 HS and LZ40.

As you can see, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Panasonic LZ40 to offer you extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images a little more aggressively. The more modern SX520 HS will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.