Panasonic FZ40 vs Sony RX100 VI

Let's examine more in depth at the Panasonic FZ40 versus Sony RX100 VI, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. There is a substantial difference among the sensor resolutions of the FZ40 (14MP) and RX100 VI (20MP) and the FZ40 (1/2.3") and RX100 VI (1") enjoy different sensor size.

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The FZ40 was unveiled 8 years prior to the RX100 VI and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FZ40 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony RX100 VI being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going through a in-depth comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the FZ40 grades against the RX100 VI with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI. The full galleries are available at Panasonic FZ40 Gallery & Sony RX100 VI Gallery.

If you're planning to lug around your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FZ40 provides exterior dimensions of 120mm x 80mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") with a weight of 494 grams (1.09 lbs) while the Sony RX100 VI has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") and a weight of 301 grams (0.66 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the FZ40 and the RX100 VI.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the FZ40 and RX100 VI is 68 and 88 respectively.

Usually, its hard to visualize the gap in sensor measurements merely by going through a spec sheet. The visual below will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the FZ40 and RX100 VI.

As you can see, both the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The FZ40 with its smaller sensor is going to make achieving bokeh more challenging and the Sony RX100 VI will show greater detail having an extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics a little more aggressively. The older FZ40 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.