Canon SX700 HS vs Panasonic ZS40

Following is a extensive comparison of the Canon SX700 HS versus Panasonic ZS40, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Canon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the SX700 HS (16MP) and the ZS40 (18MP) is very close and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX700 HS was manufactured 2 months after the ZS40 and they are of a similar generation. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the SX700 HS matches up against the ZS40 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX700 HS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SX700 HS Gallery and Panasonic ZS40 Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and size. The Canon SX700 HS comes with exterior measurements of 113mm x 66mm x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") having a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS40 has specifications of 111mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX700 HS versus Panasonic ZS40 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the SX700 HS versus the ZS40.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX700 HS and ZS40 is 89 and 90 respectively.

Quite often, it is very difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizes merely by researching specifications. The picture here should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX700 HS and ZS40.

To sum up, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You should expect to see the Panasonic ZS40 to provide you with greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos way more aggressively.