Canon SX710 HS vs Panasonic ZS40

Let's take a closer look at the Canon SX710 HS versus Panasonic ZS40, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Canon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the SX710 HS (20MP) and the ZS40 (18MP) is pretty close and they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX710 HS was brought out 13 months later than the ZS40 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a detailed comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the SX710 HS matches up against the ZS40 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX710 HS & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SX710 HS Gallery & Panasonic ZS40 Gallery.

For those who are going to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon SX710 HS offers physical measurements of 113mm x 66mm x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS40 has measurements of 111mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the SX710 HS against the ZS40.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX710 HS and ZS40 is 89 and 90 respectively.

Typically, it can be hard to envision the contrast in sensor measurements merely by researching specifications. The visual below may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SX710 HS and ZS40.

Plainly, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Canon SX710 HS to result in extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots a little more aggressively. The younger SX710 HS will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.