Panasonic ZS40 vs Panasonic ZS8

Its time to look more closely at the Panasonic ZS40 versus Panasonic ZS8, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and they are both created by Panasonic. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the ZS40 (18MP) and ZS8 (14MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The ZS40 was manufactured 2 years later than the ZS8 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a full comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the ZS40 grades vs the ZS8 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic ZS40 Gallery & Panasonic ZS8 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic ZS40 offers external measurements of 111mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS8 has sizing of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the ZS40 vs the ZS8.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the ZS40 and ZS8 is 90 and 92 respectively.

Usually, it is difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizing just by checking a spec sheet. The visual underneath will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the ZS40 and ZS8.

As you can see, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Panasonic ZS40 to give greater detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The younger ZS40 will have an advantage in sensor technology.