Nikon S32 vs Panasonic ZS40

Here is a detailed comparison of the Nikon S32 vs Panasonic ZS40, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a substantial gap between the resolutions of the S32 (13MP) and ZS40 (18MP) and the S32 (1/3") and ZS40 (1/2.3") posses different sensor sizing.

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The S32 was brought out 2 months later than the ZS40 and they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a full comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the S32 grades against the ZS40 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S32 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon S32 Gallery & Panasonic ZS40 Gallery.

When you are planning to carry your camera often, you should consider its weight and measurements. The Nikon S32 provides outer measurements of 108mm x 66mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.6") having a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS40 has proportions of 111mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs).

Analyze the Nikon S32 vs Panasonic ZS40 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is a front view size comparison of the S32 compared to the ZS40.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S32 and ZS40 is 90 and 90 respectively.

Quite often, it is hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reading specifications. The photograph here may give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the S32 and ZS40.

Plainly, both cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The S32 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make achieving bokeh harder and the Panasonic ZS40 will offer greater detail having its extra 5 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos a bit more aggressively.