Panasonic FZ300 vs Panasonic FZ40

Here is a comprehensive review of the Panasonic FZ300 and Panasonic FZ40, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and they are both designed by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FZ300 (12MP) and the FZ40 (14MP) is very comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FZ300 was announced 5 years later than the FZ40 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the FZ300 grades against the FZ40 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic FZ300 Gallery and Panasonic FZ40 Gallery.

When you are looking to carry your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and size. The Panasonic FZ300 has outer dimensions of 132mm x 92mm x 117mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.6") along with a weight of 691 grams (1.52 lbs) and the Panasonic FZ40 has specifications 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 FZ300 and Panasonic FZ40 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the FZ300 compared to the FZ40.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the FZ300 and FZ40 is 59 and 68 respectively.

Usually, its difficult to visualize the gap in sensor sizing just by seeing technical specs. The photograph underneath might provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the FZ300 and FZ40.

As you can tell, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Panasonic FZ40 to produce more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images more aggressively. The more recent FZ300 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.