Panasonic FZ100 vs Panasonic FZ40

Let's look more closely at the Panasonic FZ100 and Panasonic FZ40, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both of them are designed by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FZ100 (14MP) and the FZ40 (14MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FZ100 was revealed around the same time to the FZ40 and they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the FZ100 grades vs the FZ40 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic FZ100 Gallery and Panasonic FZ40 Gallery.

If you are planning to lug around your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FZ100 features external measurements of 124mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") and a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs) while the Panasonic FZ40 has dimensions of 120mm x 80mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") and a weight of 494 grams (1.09 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic FZ100 and Panasonic FZ40 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the FZ100 against the FZ40.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the FZ100 and FZ40 is 67 and 68 respectively.

Generally, its hard to envision the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reading through a spec sheet. The visual below will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the FZ100 and FZ40.

As you can see, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact MP and you should expect similar quality of photos although you have to take the release date of the products into consideration.