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Canon SX620 HS vs Panasonic LZ40

Portability
93
Imaging
46
Features
48
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX620 HS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40 front
Portability
67
Imaging
45
Features
35
Overall
41

Canon SX620 HS vs Panasonic LZ40 Key Specs

Canon SX620 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-625mm (F3.2-6.6) lens
  • 182g - 97 x 57 x 28mm
  • Introduced May 2016
Panasonic LZ40
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 22-924mm (F3.0-6.5) lens
  • 524g - 126 x 87 x 94mm
  • Revealed January 2014
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic LZ30
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Canon SX620 HS vs Panasonic LZ40 Overview

In this write-up, we will be analyzing the Canon SX620 HS vs Panasonic LZ40, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Canon and Panasonic. The resolution of the SX620 HS (20MP) and the LZ40 (20MP) is relatively similar and they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX620 HS was manufactured 2 years later than the LZ40 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX620 HS being a Compact camera and the Panasonic LZ40 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a short summary of how the SX620 HS scores against the LZ40 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX620 HS over the Panasonic LZ40

 SX620 HS LZ40 
RevealedMay 2016January 2014More recent by 29 months
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Screen resolution922k460kCrisper screen (+462k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic LZ40 over the Canon SX620 HS

 LZ40 SX620 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX620 HS and Panasonic LZ40

 SX620 HS LZ40 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen dimensions
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Canon SX620 HS vs Panasonic LZ40 Physical Comparison

When you are going to lug around your camera, you have to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon SX620 HS features outside dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") and a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs) while the Panasonic LZ40 has proportions 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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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have during that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the SX620 HS vs the LZ40.

Canon SX620 HS vs Panasonic LZ40 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the SX620 HS and LZ40 is 93 and 67 respectively.

Canon SX620 HS vs Panasonic LZ40 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX620 HS vs Panasonic LZ40 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is tough to imagine the difference between sensor measurements only by going over technical specs. The visual below will give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX620 HS and LZ40.

As you have seen, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same resolution and you should expect similar quality of photos however you would want to factor the release date of the products into consideration. The newer SX620 HS provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Canon SX620 HS vs Panasonic LZ40 sensor size comparison

Canon SX620 HS vs Panasonic LZ40 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX620 HS vs Panasonic LZ40 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX620 HS as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic LZ40 as a Portrait photography camera
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has manual focus
resolution is good (20MP)
has face detect focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
40
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
offers face detect autofocus
no manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX620 HS Street photography info
Panasonic LZ40 Street photography info
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (182 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
45
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
more heavy than others (524g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX620 HS Sports photography features
Panasonic LZ40 Sports photography features
48
great zoom range (25-625mm 25.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20MP)
has tracking focus
max frames per second low (2.5 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
47
great zoom range (22-924mm 42.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
low frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX620 HS Travel photography details
Panasonic LZ40 Travel photography details
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lighter than competitors in class (182 grams)
resolution is good (20MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
very long reach (625mm)
no Timelapse recording
does not have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
55
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (22mm)
long reach (924mm)
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than others (524 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX620 HS as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic LZ40 as a Landscape photography camera
50
has manual focus
quite wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Timelapse recording
44
pretty wide (22mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20MP)
no manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX620 HS as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic LZ40 as a Vlogging camera
35
quite wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors in class (182g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
does not have selfie friendly display
no microphone port
27
pretty wide (22mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
includes microphone support
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
more heavy than others (524g)
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Canon SX620 HS vs Panasonic LZ40 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX620 HS and Panasonic LZ40
 Canon PowerShot SX620 HSPanasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon PowerShot SX620 HS Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2016-05-10 2014-01-06
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 4+ -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5184 x 3888 5152 x 3864
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Maximum boosted ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-625mm (25.0x) 22-924mm (42.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.2-6.6 f/3.0-6.5
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 922k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 15 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 2.5 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.00 m (with Auto ISO) 10.80 m
Flash modes Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p), 320 x 240 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In 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 182 grams (0.40 pounds) 524 grams (1.16 pounds)
Dimensions 97 x 57 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") 126 x 87 x 94mm (5.0" x 3.4" x 3.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 295 pictures 320 pictures
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $279 $219