Panasonic FZ40 vs Panasonic TS30

Lets take a more detailed look at the Panasonic FZ40 vs Panasonic TS30, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof and they are both offered by Panasonic. The image resolution of the FZ40 (14MP) and the TS30 (16MP) is very well matched and they come with the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The FZ40 was released 5 years before the TS30 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FZ40 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic TS30 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a simple summary of how the FZ40 matches up against the TS30 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic FZ40 Gallery and Panasonic TS30 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and size. The Panasonic FZ40 offers physical dimensions of 120mm x 80mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") with a weight of 494 grams (1.09 lbs) while the Panasonic TS30 has specifications of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic FZ40 vs Panasonic TS30 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the FZ40 compared to the TS30.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FZ40 and TS30 is 68 and 95 respectively.

More often than not, its hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reading through technical specs. The graphic below will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the FZ40 and TS30.

As you have seen, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Panasonic TS30 to resolve more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The older FZ40 is going to be behind in sensor tech.