There is a year I bought a Canon Powershot SX 30 IS ... I immediately sold because of lack of definition and "stitched" pictures, and replace it with a Panasonic FZ 45 which gives a excellent rendering of details, but with cool colors and "blue". I just received the Powershot SX 40 and comparative testing between the two devices are final! This new version of CANON gives images of a perfectly satisfactory definition and colors are flattering and warm in auto mode, slightly less "golden" mode P. With a NIKON D9O with a goal "pro" and CMOS sensor, a Canon HV 4O camera, also with a CMOS sensor, with which I got pretty color rendering, I was very disappointed rendering the PANASONIC CCD sensor. With the SX 40 HS (also) CMOS sensor combined with the DIGIC 5 processor, excellent optical 35x zoom with extraordinary served by an effective stabilizer, Canon has undoubtedly regained the top spot in this category I APN do no video with a bridge and have not tested. But to my travel photos I finally found my happiness! The Canon SX 40 HS can be recommended without restriction to all those who want beautiful images, both in auto mode by exploiting the advanced features that are offered! And as always, AMAZON was competitive and very effective. I thank them.