Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40 vs Canon PowerShot SX700 HS

In this comparison, we will evaluate the Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40 and the Canon PowerShot SX700 HS, highlighting the advantages of each over the other, discussing their pros and cons, shared strengths and weaknesses, and providing a rating based on their available features and specifications to assist you in choosing the one that best suits your needs.

Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40 was introduced in January 2014 and Canon PowerShot SX700 HS was introduced in February 2014. Let us first list highlights of the models.

Now that we've looked at the most essential specifications and gained a basic understanding of these cameras, we can delve into more details and see the differences between them.

This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40 over Canon PowerShot SX700 HS.

This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Canon PowerShot SX700 HS over Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40.

We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

Screen

Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40 and Canon PowerShot SX700 HS have 3.0" Fixed screens with 920k dot and 922k dot resolutions respectively.

Electronic Viewfinder on Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40

Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40 has a built-in Electronic viewfinder with 200k dot resolution. It has a 100% coverage. There is no built-in or optional viewfinder available on Canon PowerShot SX700 HS.

Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40 features a 18.1 megapixel 1/2.3-inch CMOS sensor with dimensions of 6.17 x 4.55 mm and a total area of 28.1 mm². Its native ISO range is 100 - 3,200 and expands to 100 - 6,400 in boosted mode. Canon PowerShot SX700 HS features a 16.1 megapixel 1/2.3-inch BSI-CMOS sensor with dimensions of 6.17 x 4.55 mm and a total area of 20.7 mm². Its native ISO range is 100 - 3,200.

Canon PowerShot SX700 HS has BSI-CMOS sensor, short for Backside Illuminated Complementary Metal-Oxide-Semiconductor sensor. In traditional CMOS sensors, the wiring and circuitry are located on the front side of the sensor, which can block some of the incoming light. BSI technology flips this design by placing the photosensitive elements (pixels) on the backside of the sensor, allowing more light to reach the pixels. This significantly enhances light sensitivity and improves low-light performance. BSI-CMOS sensors are particularly effective in low-light conditions, as they can capture more light, resulting in brighter and less noisy images. This makes them well-suited for indoor and night photography. BSI-CMOS sensors deliver a higher SNR and reduced cross-talk.

Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40 is equipped with Venus Engine processor and can take pictures up to 4896 x 3672 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 4896 x 3264, 2896 x 2752, 3664 x 3664, 4000 x 3000, 4000 x 2692, 4000 x 2248, 2992 x 2992, 3264 x 2448, 3264 x 2176, 3264 x 1840, 2448 x 2448, 2560 x 1920, 2560 x 1712, 2560 x 1440, 1920 x 1920, 2048 x 1536, 2048 x 1536, 1920 x 1080, 1536 x 1536, 640 x 480, 640 x 424, 640 x 360, 480 x 480 with 1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 aspect ratios. Canon PowerShot SX700 HS is equipped with DIGIC 6 processor and can take pictures up to 4608 x 3456 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 4608 x 3072, 4608 x 2592, 3456 x 3456, 3264 x 2448, 3264 x 2176, 3264 x 1832, 2448 x 2448, 640 x 480, 640 x 424, 640 x 360, 480 x 480 with 1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 aspect ratios.

Image Stabilization

The cameras have a built-in [y] image stabilization.

Built-in GPS on Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40

Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40 has a built-in GPS (Global Positioning System) technology which allows you to automatically tag the location where you took your photos. You can later categorize, organize, and search for photos based on location. This is very useful for travel and outdoor photographers for documenting the locations where images were captured.
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Built-in Wi-Fi

Cameras have built-in Wi-Fi which allows to easily transfer photos and videos from the camera to other Wi-Fi-enabled devices, such as smartphones, tablets, printers, or computers. This eliminates the need for cables and allows for quick and convenient media sharing and social media integration. It gives you the ability to control your camera remotely using a smartphone or tablet. This is particularly useful for taking self-portraits, group shots, or capturing images in challenging conditions without having to touch the camera. Firmware updates can also be downloaded and installed wirelessly.
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NFC

Cameras have Near Field Communication (NFC) technology which simplifies the process of pairing it with other NFC-enabled devices like smartphones or tablets. It allows to quickly transfer photos and videos or remotely control the camera from compatible device. NFC can also be used for authentication and security purposes. It can verify your identity before accessing certain features or transferring sensitive data. It can be used with NFC-enabled accessories as well, such as lenses, flashes and GPS devices.

USB Inputs and HDMI Outputs

Both models have USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) inputs for data transfer. Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40 has a Micro HDMI and Canon PowerShot SX700 HS has a Micro HDMI connector for video signal output.

Battery

Canon PowerShot SX700 HS comes with NB-6LH battery pack with battery life of 250 shots.

External Storage Slots

Cameras have a single SD/SDHC/SDXC card slot.

Shutter

Shutter speed can go up to 1/2000 sec on Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40, and up to 1/3200 sec on Canon PowerShot SX700 HS. Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40 can shoot continuously up to 10.0 fps. Canon PowerShot SX700 HS can shoot continuously up to 8.5 fps.

Flash

Cameras have built-in flash with maximum range of 6.40 m on Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40 and 3.50 m on Canon PowerShot SX700 HS..

Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40 body has dimensions of 111 x 64 x 34 mm (4.37 x 2.52 x 1.34") and Canon PowerShot SX700 HS body has dimensions of 113 x 66 x 35 mm (4.45 x 2.6 x 1.38"). Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40 weighs 240 g (0.53 lb / 8.47 oz) and Canon PowerShot SX700 HS weighs 269 g (0.59 lb / 9.49 oz).

Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40

Canon PowerShot SX700 HS

111 mm

64 mm

113 mm

66 mm

64 mm

66 mm