Nikon S9300 vs Panasonic LZ40

In this write-up, we are contrasting the Nikon S9300 vs Panasonic LZ40, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the S9300 (16MP) and the LZ40 (20MP) is fairly well matched and they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S9300 was manufactured 17 months earlier than the LZ40 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Nikon S9300 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic LZ40 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting through a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the S9300 scores against the LZ40 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S9300 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon S9300 Gallery & Panasonic LZ40 Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S9300 has outside measurements of 109mm x 62mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Panasonic LZ40 has dimensions of 126mm x 87mm x 94mm (5.0" x 3.4" x 3.7") accompanied by a weight of 524 grams (1.16 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon S9300 vs Panasonic LZ40 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the S9300 and the LZ40.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S9300 and LZ40 is 91 and 67 respectively.

Typically, it is very hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizing just by checking specifications. The photograph here will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the S9300 and LZ40.

To sum up, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Panasonic LZ40 to give you extra detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos far more aggressively. The older S9300 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.