Panasonic FZ40 vs Panasonic SZ10

Below is a in depth comparison of the Panasonic FZ40 vs Panasonic SZ10, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both of them are designed by Panasonic. The image resolution of the FZ40 (14MP) and the SZ10 (16MP) is very close and they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FZ40 was revealed 5 years earlier than the SZ10 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FZ40 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic SZ10 being a Compact camera.

Before delving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple summary of how the FZ40 grades vs the SZ10 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10. The full galleries are available at Panasonic FZ40 Gallery and Panasonic SZ10 Gallery.

In case you're intending to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic FZ40 features outer dimensions of 120mm x 80mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") and a weight of 494 grams (1.09 lbs) and the Panasonic SZ10 has sizing of 99mm x 60mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic FZ40 vs Panasonic SZ10 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use at that moment. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the FZ40 versus the SZ10.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FZ40 and SZ10 is 68 and 93 respectively.

More often than not, it is difficult to envision the contrast in sensor measurements just by looking through technical specs. The photograph underneath may give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FZ40 and SZ10.

As you have seen, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Panasonic SZ10 to provide you with more detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images much more aggressively. The older FZ40 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.