Panasonic ZS40 vs Pentax X-5

Here, we will be evaluating the Panasonic ZS40 vs Pentax X-5, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the ZS40 (18MP) and the X-5 (16MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ZS40 was brought out 17 months after the X-5 which makes them a generation away from one another. The two cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic ZS40 being a Compact camera and the Pentax X-5 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving into a thorough comparison, here is a brief summary of how the ZS40 grades vs the X-5 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40 & Pentax X-5. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic ZS40 Gallery & Pentax X-5 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera, you will want to think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic ZS40 has exterior dimensions of 111mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs) while the Pentax X-5 has sizing of 119mm x 86mm x 107mm (4.7" x 3.4" x 4.2") with a weight of 595 grams (1.31 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the ZS40 against the X-5.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ZS40 and X-5 is 90 and 65 respectively.

Typically, it is very tough to envision the difference between sensor sizes merely by looking at technical specs. The image underneath should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the ZS40 and X-5.

As you can tell, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Panasonic ZS40 to give extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The younger ZS40 is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.