Panasonic FZ40 vs Panasonic TS4

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Panasonic FZ40 vs Panasonic TS4, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof and both are created by Panasonic. The image resolution of the FZ40 (14MP) and the TS4 (12MP) is pretty close and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FZ40 was launched 18 months earlier than the TS4 which makes them a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FZ40 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic TS4 being a Compact camera.

Before going right into a complete comparison, here is a short highlight of how the FZ40 grades vs the TS4 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic FZ40 Gallery & Panasonic TS4 Gallery.

In case you're going to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FZ40 has got external measurements 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 TS4 has measurements of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") having a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select during that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the FZ40 compared to the TS4.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FZ40 and TS4 is 68 and 92 respectively.

Typically, it's difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizes only by viewing technical specs. The image here may provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the FZ40 and TS4.

As you can tell, both cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Panasonic FZ40 to result in extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more aged FZ40 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.