Nikon S1000pj vs Panasonic ZS40

Let's take a closer look at the Nikon S1000pj and Panasonic ZS40, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the S1000pj (12MP) and ZS40 (18MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S1000pj was brought out 5 years before the ZS40 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick summation of how the S1000pj scores vs the ZS40 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S1000pj and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon S1000pj Gallery and Panasonic ZS40 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Nikon S1000pj features outer dimensions of 96mm x 62mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS40 has measurements of 111mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use at the time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the S1000pj versus the ZS40.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S1000pj and ZS40 is 94 and 90 respectively.

Typically, it's difficult to imagine the gap in sensor sizing purely by checking out a spec sheet. The visual below may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the S1000pj and ZS40.

Clearly, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Panasonic ZS40 to produce extra detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics more aggressively. The older S1000pj will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.