Panasonic FZ40 vs Sony TF1

On this page, we will be comparing the Panasonic FZ40 and Sony TF1, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the FZ40 (14MP) and the TF1 (16MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FZ40 was released 3 years prior to the TF1 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FZ40 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony TF1 being a Compact camera.

Before delving into a full comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the FZ40 scores vs the TF1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic FZ40 Gallery & Sony TF1 Gallery.

In case you're going to travel with your camera, you need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FZ40 features physical measurements of 120mm x 80mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") and a weight of 494 grams (1.09 lbs) while the Sony TF1 has measurements of 102mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic FZ40 and Sony TF1 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the FZ40 compared to the TF1.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the FZ40 and TF1 is 68 and 94 respectively.

Often, it is difficult to see the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by going through specifications. The pic underneath will give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the FZ40 and TF1.

To sum up, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Sony TF1 to produce extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more aged FZ40 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.