Panasonic FZ40 vs Panasonic ZS1

Following is a extended comparison of the Panasonic FZ40 versus Panasonic ZS1, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and they are both built by Panasonic. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the FZ40 (14MP) and ZS1 (10MP) and the FZ40 (1/2.3") and ZS1 (1/2.5") use totally different sensor sizes.

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The FZ40 was manufactured 15 months after the ZS1 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FZ40 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS1 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the FZ40 matches up versus the ZS1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic FZ40 Gallery and Panasonic ZS1 Gallery.

In case you're going to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FZ40 features 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) while the Panasonic ZS1 has proportions of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic FZ40 versus Panasonic ZS1 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select during that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the FZ40 against the ZS1.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the FZ40 and ZS1 is 68 and 91 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes simply by going over technical specs. The pic underneath should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the FZ40 and ZS1.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The FZ40 featuring a larger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Panasonic FZ40 will deliver extra detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos much more aggressively. The newer FZ40 will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.