Panasonic FZ40 vs Sony HX100V

The following is a detailed review of the Panasonic FZ40 vs Sony HX100V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the FZ40 (14MP) and the HX100V (16MP) is very well matched and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FZ40 was introduced 15 months prior to the HX100V making them a generation away from one another. Both cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a concise overview of how the FZ40 matches up versus the HX100V in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic FZ40 Gallery and Sony HX100V Gallery.

For those who are going to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic FZ40 offers outer dimensions 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 Sony HX100V has specifications of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") with a weight of 577 grams (1.27 lbs).

Check the Panasonic FZ40 vs Sony HX100V in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the FZ40 and the HX100V.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FZ40 and HX100V is 68 and 66 respectively.

More often than not, it can be difficult to picture the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reading through specifications. The image here will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the FZ40 and HX100V.

Plainly, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Sony HX100V to give more detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more aged FZ40 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.