Panasonic FZ40 vs Panasonic SZ5

In this article, we will be comparing the Panasonic FZ40 and Panasonic SZ5, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both are created by Panasonic. The resolution of the FZ40 (14MP) and the SZ5 (14MP) is relatively close and they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FZ40 was manufactured 24 months earlier than the SZ5 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FZ40 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic SZ5 being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a thorough comparison, below is a quick summary of how the FZ40 matches up vs the SZ5 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic FZ40 Gallery and Panasonic SZ5 Gallery.

For those who are planning to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FZ40 provides physical 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) while the Panasonic SZ5 has proportions of 104mm x 58mm x 21mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have at that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the FZ40 vs the SZ5.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the FZ40 and SZ5 is 68 and 95 respectively.

Often, it's difficult to picture the contrast in sensor measurements only by looking through a spec sheet. The visual here may provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the FZ40 and SZ5.

Clearly, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact MP and you should expect comparable quality of photographs however you need to consider the production date of the cameras into account. The older FZ40 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.