Canon PowerShot SX10 IS vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40

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      Specifications

      General Canon PowerShot SX10 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40
      BrandCanonPanasonic
      ModelPowerShot SX10 ISLumix DMC-ZS40
      Predecessor ModelPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35
      Successor ModelCanon PowerShot SX20 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45
      Camera TypePoint & ShootPoint & Shoot
      Body TypeBridgeStandard Compact
      Video Capture
      Sensor Canon PowerShot SX10 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40
      Sensor TypeCCDCMOS
      Sensor Size1/2.3-inch1/2.3-inch
      Sensor Dimensions6.17 x 4.55 mm6.17 x 4.55 mm
      Total Pixels10.3 Megapixel18.9 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels10.0 Megapixel18.1 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range80 - 1,600100 - 3,200
      Boosted ISO Range100 - 6,400
      Photo Canon PowerShot SX10 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40
      ProcessorVenus Engine
      Max Image Resolution3648 x 27364896 x 3672
      Other Resolutions2816 x 2112, 2272 x 1704, 1600 x 1200, 640 x 480, 3648 x 20484896 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
      Image Aspect Ratios4:3, 16:91:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9
      Image File FormatJPEG
      JPEG Quality LevelsSuper-Fine, Fine, NormalFine, standard
      Color SpacesRGB
      Timelapse Recording
      White BalanceAuto, Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H, Flash, Custom
      WB Bracketing
      Focus Canon PowerShot SX10 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Single
      Face Detection
      Live View      		Multi-area
      Center
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Number of Focus Points923
      Number of Cross-type Focus Points0
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Optics Canon PowerShot SX10 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40
      35mm Equivalent Focal Length Range28 - 560 mm24 - 720 mm
      Optical Zoom20x30x
      Maximum Aperturef/2.8 - 5.7f/3.3 - 6.4
      Min Normal Focus Distance50 cm
      Min Macro Focus Distance0 cm3 cm
      Image Stabilization
      Screen Canon PowerShot SX10 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40
      Screen TypeFully ArticulatedFixed
      Screen TechnologyTFT LCD with AR coating
      Touch Screen
      Selfie & Vlogger Friendly LCD Screen
      Screen Size2.50"3.0"
      Screen Resolution230k dot920k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Viewfinder Canon PowerShot SX10 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40
      ViewfinderElectronicElectronic
      Viewfinder Coverage100%100%
      Viewfinder Resolution200k dot
      Shutter Canon PowerShot SX10 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40
      Min Shutter Speed15 sec4 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/3200 sec1/2000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting0.7 fps10.0 fps
      Flash Canon PowerShot SX10 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      Fill-in
      Red-Eye reduction
      Slow Sync
      Off      		Auto
      Auto/Red-eye Reduction
      Forced On
      Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction
      Forced Off
      Flash Range5.20 m6.40 m
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/500 sec
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash ConnectionHot Shoe
      Exposure Canon PowerShot SX10 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot      		Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure ModesAuto, Program, Shutter-priority, Aperture-priority, Manual, Custom, Scene
      Exposure Compensation±2 (at 1/3 EV increments)±2 (at 1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing ±1 (3 frames at 1/3 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV increments)
      Video Canon PowerShot SX10 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40
      Interval Recording
      Video FormatsH.264MPEG-4, AVCHD
      Max Video Resolution640 x 4801920 x 1080
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Terminals Canon PowerShot SX10 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Micro
      SpeakerMono
      Built-in MicrophoneMono
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Connectivity Canon PowerShot SX10 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Wi-Fi Version802.11b/g, 2.4 GHz
      Built-In Bluetooth
      NFC
      Environmental Canon PowerShot SX10 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40
      Environmental Sealing
      Physical Canon PowerShot SX10 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40
      Dimensions128 x 88 x 87 mm (5.04 x 3.46 x 3.43")111 x 64 x 34 mm (4.37 x 2.52 x 1.34")
      Weight (inc. batteries)600 g (1.32 lb / 21.16 oz)240 g (0.53 lb / 8.47 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)5.6 x 5.4 x 2.2"
      Package Weight1 lb
      Power and Storage Canon PowerShot SX10 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40
      Battery PackAA batteries (NiMH recommended)
      Battery Life300 shots
      Internal Storage12 MB
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/MMC cardSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC
      Other Canon PowerShot SX10 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40
      Self TimerYes (2 or 10 sec or custom)Yes (2 or 10 sec)
      Orientation Sensor
      Sensor Cleaning/Dust Reduction System


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