Panasonic TS20 vs Panasonic ZS40

Below, we will be looking at the Panasonic TS20 and Panasonic ZS40, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are produced by Panasonic. The image resolution of the TS20 (16MP) and the ZS40 (18MP) is pretty comparable and they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The TS20 was manufactured 23 months before the ZS40 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a detailed comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the TS20 scores versus the ZS40 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic TS20 Gallery & Panasonic ZS40 Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic TS20 has exterior measurements of 101mm x 58mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS40 has sizing 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 change depending on the lens you are using at the time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the TS20 versus the ZS40.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the TS20 and ZS40 is 95 and 90 respectively.

Usually, its hard to envision the difference in sensor sizing simply by going through specs. The graphic underneath may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the TS20 and ZS40.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Panasonic ZS40 to provide greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots much more aggressively. The older TS20 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.