Panasonic FX700 vs Panasonic FZ40

Here, we are looking at the Panasonic FX700 versus Panasonic FZ40, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both sold by Panasonic. The resolution of the FX700 (14MP) and the FZ40 (14MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FX700 was introduced within a month of the FZ40 and they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FX700 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ40 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting into a complete comparison, here is a quick view of how the FX700 scores vs the FZ40 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic FX700 Gallery and Panasonic FZ40 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FX700 offers external measurements of 104mm x 56mm x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Panasonic FZ40 has dimensions of 120mm x 80mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") with a weight of 494 grams (1.09 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic FX700 versus Panasonic FZ40 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the FX700 and the FZ40.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the FX700 and FZ40 is 94 and 68 respectively.

In many cases, its difficult to see the gap in sensor dimensions just by going through specs. The pic here will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the FX700 and FZ40.

All in all, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same MP and you should expect comparable quality of pictures but you need to factor the production date of the cameras into account.