Canon A4000 IS vs Panasonic ZS40

On this page, we will be looking at the Canon A4000 IS vs Panasonic ZS40, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Canon and Panasonic. The resolution of the A4000 IS (16MP) and the ZS40 (18MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The A4000 IS was brought out 23 months earlier than the ZS40 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a more detailed comparison, here is a short introduction of how the A4000 IS scores versus the ZS40 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot A4000 IS & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40. The entire galleries are provided at Canon A4000 IS Gallery & Panasonic ZS40 Gallery.

When you are aiming to lug around your camera, you will want to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon A4000 IS features outside measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS40 has measurements of 111mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the A4000 IS versus the ZS40.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A4000 IS and ZS40 is 95 and 90 respectively.

More often than not, it can be difficult to imagine the difference between sensor measurements merely by reading through specifications. The graphic below may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the A4000 IS and ZS40.

To sum up, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Panasonic ZS40 to resolve extra detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures more aggressively. The older A4000 IS is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.