Panasonic FZ40 vs Panasonic S1

Below, we will be looking at the Panasonic FZ40 vs Panasonic S1, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are sold by Panasonic. The image resolution of the FZ40 (14MP) and the S1 (12MP) is pretty close and they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FZ40 was manufactured 5 months prior to the S1 so they are of a similar generation. The two cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FZ40 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic S1 being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple overview of how the FZ40 grades versus the S1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic FZ40 Gallery and Panasonic S1 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FZ40 enjoys external measurements of 120mm x 80mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 494 grams (1.09 lbs) and the Panasonic S1 has dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic FZ40 vs Panasonic S1 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the FZ40 compared to the S1.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the FZ40 and S1 is 68 and 96 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's hard to see the difference in sensor dimensions only by researching technical specs. The image underneath might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the FZ40 and S1.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Panasonic FZ40 to render extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots somewhat more aggressively.