Canon SX610 HS vs Panasonic LZ40

Let's take a closer look at the Canon SX610 HS and Panasonic LZ40, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Canon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the SX610 HS (20MP) and the LZ40 (20MP) is very comparable and both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX610 HS was brought out 13 months later than the LZ40 making them a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Canon SX610 HS being a Compact camera and the Panasonic LZ40 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving right into a detailed comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the SX610 HS grades vs the LZ40 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX610 HS & Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40. The entire galleries are available at Canon SX610 HS Gallery & Panasonic LZ40 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and size. The Canon SX610 HS offers physical measurements of 105mm x 61mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 191 grams (0.42 lbs) whilst the Panasonic LZ40 has specifications of 126mm x 87mm x 94mm (5.0" x 3.4" x 3.7") having a weight of 524 grams (1.16 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is a front view size comparison of the SX610 HS and the LZ40.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX610 HS and LZ40 is 93 and 67 respectively.

Typically, it is very hard to picture the gap in sensor measurements simply by seeing a spec sheet. The photograph here will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX610 HS and LZ40.

As you can see, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same MP therefore you can expect comparable quality of images however you should always take the age of the cameras into account. The newer SX610 HS should have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.