Olympus E-M10 II vs Panasonic ZS40

Lets take a deeper look at the Olympus E-M10 II versus Panasonic ZS40, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the E-M10 II (16MP) and the ZS40 (18MP) is relatively close but the E-M10 II (Four Thirds) and ZS40 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor sizes.

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The E-M10 II was unveiled 20 months after the ZS40 which makes them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-M10 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic ZS40 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the E-M10 II matches up versus the ZS40 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus OM-D E-M10 II and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus E-M10 II Gallery and Panasonic ZS40 Gallery.

If you're going to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus E-M10 II features outer dimensions of 120mm x 83mm x 47mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 1.9") and a weight of 390 grams (0.86 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS40 has specifications of 111mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus E-M10 II versus Panasonic ZS40 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the E-M10 II and the ZS40.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the E-M10 II and ZS40 is 82 and 90 respectively.

Generally, it can be tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizes merely by researching technical specs. The picture below may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the E-M10 II and ZS40.

As you have seen, the two cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The E-M10 II with its bigger sensor will make getting shallow DOF easier and the Panasonic ZS40 will render extra detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures more aggressively. The more recent E-M10 II is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.