Nikon A1000 vs Panasonic FZ40

Following is a thorough overview of the Nikon A1000 versus Panasonic FZ40, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Nikon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the A1000 (16MP) and the FZ40 (14MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The A1000 was brought out 8 years after the FZ40 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Nikon A1000 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ40 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go right into a thorough comparison, here is a concise summation of how the A1000 matches up vs the FZ40 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix A1000 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon A1000 Gallery and Panasonic FZ40 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon A1000 enjoys outside dimensions of 114mm x 72mm x 41mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.6") along with a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FZ40 has measurements of 120mm x 80mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 494 grams (1.09 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the A1000 vs the FZ40.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the A1000 and FZ40 is 86 and 68 respectively.

In many cases, it can be difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizes simply by checking out specifications. The picture underneath will offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A1000 and FZ40.

To sum up, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Nikon A1000 to show more detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The newer A1000 is going to have an advantage in sensor innovation.