Panasonic TS10 vs Panasonic ZS40

Lets look more closely at the Panasonic TS10 versus Panasonic ZS40, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are produced by Panasonic. There exists a noticeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the TS10 (14MP) and ZS40 (18MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TS10 was manufactured 5 years prior to the ZS40 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a in depth comparison, here is a short highlight of how the TS10 scores against the ZS40 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic TS10 Gallery & Panasonic ZS40 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic TS10 comes with outer measurements of 99mm x 63mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS40 has specifications of 111mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose at the time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the TS10 compared to the ZS40.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TS10 and ZS40 is 93 and 90 respectively.

Normally, it is very difficult to visualize the gap between sensor sizing simply by looking at specifications. The photograph below will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the TS10 and ZS40.

To sum up, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can anticipate the Panasonic ZS40 to give you more detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics more aggressively. The older TS10 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.