Canon A3200 IS vs Panasonic ZS40

In this article, we will be analyzing the Canon A3200 IS vs Panasonic ZS40, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Canon and Panasonic. There exists a large gap among the resolutions of the A3200 IS (14MP) and ZS40 (18MP) but they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The A3200 IS was revealed 4 years prior to the ZS40 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the A3200 IS grades against the ZS40 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot A3200 IS & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40. The full galleries are provided at Canon A3200 IS Gallery & Panasonic ZS40 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera often, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon A3200 IS features outside dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS40 has dimensions of 111mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Here is the front view scale comparison of the A3200 IS against the ZS40.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A3200 IS and ZS40 is 95 and 90 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be hard to see the difference in sensor measurements just by viewing specs. The photograph here should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the A3200 IS and ZS40.

All in all, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Panasonic ZS40 to render extra detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots a little more aggressively. The older A3200 IS will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.