Panasonic SZ5 vs Panasonic ZS40

Below is a complete comparison of the Panasonic SZ5 vs Panasonic ZS40, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both built by Panasonic. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the SZ5 (14MP) and ZS40 (18MP) but they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SZ5 was announced 17 months prior to the ZS40 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a complete comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the SZ5 matches up against the ZS40 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic SZ5 Gallery and Panasonic ZS40 Gallery.

For those who are planning to lug around your camera, you have to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic SZ5 features outside measurements of 104mm x 58mm x 21mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS40 has proportions of 111mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic SZ5 vs Panasonic ZS40 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the SZ5 and the ZS40.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SZ5 and ZS40 is 95 and 90 respectively.

More often than not, it can be hard to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements just by reading a spec sheet. The visual here might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SZ5 and ZS40.

As you can see, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You should expect to see the Panasonic ZS40 to offer you extra detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images far more aggressively. The older SZ5 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.