Panasonic FZ40 vs Sony RX10 III

Here is a extensive overview of the Panasonic FZ40 and Sony RX10 III, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Large Sensor Superzoom by brands Panasonic and Sony. There exists a crucial gap between the sensor resolutions of the FZ40 (14MP) and RX10 III (20MP) and the FZ40 (1/2.3") and RX10 III (1") provide different sensor sizing.

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The FZ40 was brought out 6 years before the RX10 III and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the FZ40 matches up against the RX10 III with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 III. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic FZ40 Gallery and Sony RX10 III Gallery.

If you're looking to carry your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic FZ40 offers exterior measurements of 120mm x 80mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") having a weight of 494 grams (1.09 lbs) and the Sony RX10 III has specifications of 133mm x 94mm x 127mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.0") with a weight of 1051 grams (2.32 lbs).

See the Panasonic FZ40 and Sony RX10 III in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have at that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the FZ40 vs the RX10 III.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FZ40 and RX10 III is 68 and 53 respectively.

Typically, it is difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing merely by looking at specifications. The photograph underneath should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the FZ40 and RX10 III.

Plainly, both of these cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The FZ40 due to its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field harder and the Sony RX10 III will give you more detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The older FZ40 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.