Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic ZS40

Here, we are contrasting the Panasonic S1H and Panasonic ZS40, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both offered by Panasonic. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the S1H (24MP) and ZS40 (18MP) and the S1H (Full frame) and ZS40 (1/2.3") boast different sensor measurements.

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The S1H was manufactured 5 years after the ZS40 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic S1H being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic ZS40 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple view of how the S1H grades vs the ZS40 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic S1H Gallery and Panasonic ZS40 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic S1H has got exterior dimensions of 151mm x 114mm x 110mm (5.9" x 4.5" x 4.3") with a weight of 1052 grams (2.32 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS40 has measurements of 111mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic S1H and Panasonic ZS40 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the S1H vs the ZS40.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S1H and ZS40 is 52 and 90 respectively.

More often than not, it is very difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizes merely by checking out specifications. The image below might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the S1H and ZS40.

To sum up, both cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The S1H featuring a larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF easier and the Panasonic S1H will produce more detail due to its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics way more aggressively. The more modern S1H should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.