Panasonic FZ40 vs Panasonic ZS20

Below, we will be looking at the Panasonic FZ40 versus Panasonic ZS20, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and they are both manufactured by Panasonic. The image resolution of the FZ40 (14MP) and the ZS20 (14MP) is pretty similar and they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FZ40 was introduced 21 months earlier than the ZS20 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FZ40 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS20 being a Compact camera.

Before diving in to a complete comparison, below is a short view of how the FZ40 scores vs the ZS20 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic FZ40 Gallery and Panasonic ZS20 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic FZ40 comes with exterior measurements of 120mm x 80mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") with a weight of 494 grams (1.09 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS20 has sizing of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic FZ40 versus Panasonic ZS20 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the FZ40 compared to the ZS20.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FZ40 and ZS20 is 68 and 92 respectively.

More often than not, its difficult to picture the difference between sensor measurements just by going over a spec sheet. The graphic underneath should provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the FZ40 and ZS20.

As you can see, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the identical MP and you should expect similar quality of files but you will want to take the production date of the products into consideration. The older FZ40 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.