Nikon L19 vs Panasonic ZS40

Here is a in-depth comparison of the Nikon L19 and Panasonic ZS40, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Nikon and Panasonic. There is a considerable difference between the sensor resolutions of the L19 (8MP) and ZS40 (18MP) and the L19 (1/2.5") and ZS40 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor size.

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The L19 was manufactured 5 years prior to the ZS40 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the L19 matches up vs the ZS40 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix L19 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon L19 Gallery & Panasonic ZS40 Gallery.

When you are planning to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Nikon L19 has got exterior dimensions of 97mm x 61mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS40 has dimensions 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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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the L19 versus the ZS40.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the L19 and ZS40 is 94 and 90 respectively.

Generally, it can be tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizing simply by reviewing technical specs. The visual here might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the L19 and ZS40.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The L19 due to its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow DOF tougher and the Panasonic ZS40 will offer greater detail due to its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The older L19 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.