Nikon P100 vs Panasonic ZS40

Below, we are looking at the Nikon P100 versus Panasonic ZS40, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Nikon and Panasonic. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the P100 (10MP) and ZS40 (18MP) but they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The P100 was unveiled 4 years earlier than the ZS40 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Nikon P100 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS40 being a Compact camera.

Before delving through a in depth comparison, below is a short overview of how the P100 grades vs the ZS40 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix P100 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40. The full galleries are available at Nikon P100 Gallery & Panasonic ZS40 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry around your camera, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Nikon P100 provides outside measurements of 114mm x 83mm x 99mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.9") with a weight of 481 grams (1.06 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS40 has dimensions of 111mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the P100 compared to the ZS40.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the P100 and ZS40 is 68 and 90 respectively.

Generally, its tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizes merely by reading a spec sheet. The image underneath might offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the P100 and ZS40.

As you can see, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Panasonic ZS40 to deliver extra detail having an extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more aged P100 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.