Panasonic ZS40 vs Pentax Efina

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Panasonic ZS40 vs Pentax Efina, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the ZS40 (18MP) and Efina (14MP) but they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ZS40 was released 8 months after the Efina which means that they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic ZS40 being a Compact camera and the Pentax Efina being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a quick overview of how the ZS40 matches up versus the Efina for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40 & Pentax Efina. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic ZS40 Gallery & Pentax Efina Gallery.

For those who are going to carry around your camera, you need to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic ZS40 offers external dimensions of 111mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs) and the Pentax Efina has measurements of 87mm x 54mm x 21mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") having a weight of 91 grams (0.20 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic ZS40 vs Pentax Efina in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the ZS40 and the Efina.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the ZS40 and Efina is 90 and 97 respectively.

In many cases, it's hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes purely by seeing specifications. The image underneath might give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the ZS40 and Efina.

Plainly, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You can count on the Panasonic ZS40 to provide extra detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots far more aggressively. The more recent ZS40 provides a benefit in sensor tech.