Panasonic FZ1000 vs Panasonic ZS40

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Panasonic FZ1000 vs Panasonic ZS40, one being a Large Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are offered by Panasonic. The resolution of the FZ1000 (20MP) and the ZS40 (18MP) is relatively close but the FZ1000 (1") and ZS40 (1/2.3") come with different sensor size.

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The FZ1000 was introduced 6 months later than the ZS40 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FZ1000 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS40 being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a short view of how the FZ1000 scores against the ZS40 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic FZ1000 Gallery and Panasonic ZS40 Gallery.

If you are going to lug around your camera, you will have to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FZ1000 has outside measurements of 137mm x 99mm x 131mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 5.2") with a weight of 831 grams (1.83 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS40 has proportions of 111mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs).

See the Panasonic FZ1000 vs Panasonic ZS40 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use at that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the FZ1000 vs the ZS40.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FZ1000 and ZS40 is 55 and 90 respectively.

Quite often, its tough to imagine the gap in sensor measurements simply by viewing specifications. The photograph below may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the FZ1000 and ZS40.

Plainly, the two cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The FZ1000 with its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Panasonic FZ1000 will render extra detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures much more aggressively.