Panasonic FZ40 vs Pentax K110D

Here, we are evaluating the Panasonic FZ40 and Pentax K110D, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Panasonic and Pentax. There is a large difference among the resolutions of the FZ40 (14MP) and K110D (6MP) and the FZ40 (1/2.3") and K110D (APS-C) provide totally different sensor sizing.

Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a Landslide

The FZ40 was unveiled 4 years later than the K110D and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FZ40 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax K110D being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple summation of how the FZ40 matches up vs the K110D with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40 & Pentax K110D. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic FZ40 Gallery & Pentax K110D Gallery.

For those who are going to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic FZ40 provides physical measurements 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 Pentax K110D has sizing of 129mm x 93mm x 70mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.8") with a weight of 585 grams (1.29 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic FZ40 and Pentax K110D in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the FZ40 versus the K110D.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the FZ40 and K110D is 68 and 67 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to see the contrast in sensor measurements simply by going through a spec sheet. The photograph below will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the FZ40 and K110D.

Clearly, both of these cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The FZ40 with its smaller sensor will make achieving bokeh more challenging and the Panasonic FZ40 will show greater detail having an extra 8MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos way more aggressively. The newer FZ40 will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.