Panasonic ZS40 vs Pentax K-x

Below is a comprehensive assessment of the Panasonic ZS40 vs Pentax K-x, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a significant gap between the resolutions of the ZS40 (18MP) and K-x (12MP) and the ZS40 (1/2.3") and K-x (APS-C) offer different sensor size.

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The ZS40 was brought out 4 years later than the K-x and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Panasonic ZS40 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-x being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go into a detailed comparison, here is a brief view of how the ZS40 grades vs the K-x in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40 and Pentax K-x. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic ZS40 Gallery and Pentax K-x Gallery.

For those who are planning to lug around your camera, you will need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic ZS40 has got 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) while the Pentax K-x has dimensions of 123mm x 92mm x 68mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 2.7") and a weight of 580 grams (1.28 lbs).

Check the Panasonic ZS40 vs Pentax K-x in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the ZS40 compared to the K-x.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ZS40 and K-x is 90 and 69 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be tough to picture the gap between sensor measurements purely by going over specifications. The photograph underneath might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the ZS40 and K-x.

Plainly, each of these cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The ZS40 because of its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field tougher and the Panasonic ZS40 will offer you more detail having its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The younger ZS40 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.