Panasonic FZ40 vs Panasonic SZ7

Lets take a closer look at the Panasonic FZ40 and Panasonic SZ7, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both produced by Panasonic. The resolution of the FZ40 (14MP) and the SZ7 (14MP) is relatively close and they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FZ40 was released 17 months earlier than the SZ7 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FZ40 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic SZ7 being a Compact camera.

Before delving through a complete comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the FZ40 matches up against the SZ7 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic FZ40 Gallery & Panasonic SZ7 Gallery.

If you're intending to carry your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FZ40 has got outside dimensions of 120mm x 80mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") with a weight of 494 grams (1.09 lbs) whilst the Panasonic SZ7 has measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the FZ40 vs the SZ7.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the FZ40 and SZ7 is 68 and 95 respectively.

Usually, it is tough to see the contrast in sensor sizing only by researching specifications. The graphic below might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the FZ40 and SZ7.

To sum up, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same megapixels and you can expect comparable quality of photographs though you may want to consider the age of the cameras into account. The older FZ40 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.