Panasonic FZ40 vs Panasonic TS6

The following is a extended comparison of the Panasonic FZ40 vs Panasonic TS6, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof and both are designed by Panasonic. The image resolution of the FZ40 (14MP) and the TS6 (16MP) is pretty close and both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FZ40 was brought out 5 years earlier than the TS6 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FZ40 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic TS6 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a complete comparison, here is a simple view of how the FZ40 matches up against the TS6 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic FZ40 Gallery and Panasonic TS6 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic FZ40 comes with outside dimensions 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 TS6 has sizing of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic FZ40 vs Panasonic TS6 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the FZ40 vs the TS6.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FZ40 and TS6 is 68 and 91 respectively.

Typically, it can be tough to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by researching specs. The image underneath may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the FZ40 and TS6.

All in all, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Panasonic TS6 to result in more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more aged FZ40 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.