Panasonic FZ40 vs Sony RX10 IV

On this page, we will be looking at the Panasonic FZ40 and Sony RX10 IV, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Large Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. There is a substantial difference between the image resolutions of the FZ40 (14MP) and RX10 IV (20MP) and the FZ40 (1/2.3") and RX10 IV (1") have totally different sensor dimensions.

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The FZ40 was manufactured 8 years before the RX10 IV which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting straight to a complete comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the FZ40 grades vs the RX10 IV in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic FZ40 Gallery & Sony RX10 IV Gallery.

If you are intending to travel with your camera, you should factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic FZ40 has got outside 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 Sony RX10 IV has specifications of 133mm x 94mm x 145mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.7") and a weight of 1095 grams (2.41 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have at the time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the FZ40 against the RX10 IV.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the FZ40 and RX10 IV is 68 and 52 respectively.

Usually, it is very difficult to see the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by going over a spec sheet. The pic underneath will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the FZ40 and RX10 IV.

As you can see, both of the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The FZ40 due to its tinier sensor will make shooting shallow DOF more challenging and the Sony RX10 IV will offer greater detail due to its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs more aggressively. The more aged FZ40 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.