Panasonic ZS40 vs Samsung GX-10

Lets take a deeper look at the Panasonic ZS40 and Samsung GX-10, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by companies Panasonic and Samsung. There exists a crucial gap among the image resolutions of the ZS40 (18MP) and GX-10 (10MP) and the ZS40 (1/2.3") and GX-10 (APS-C) come with totally different sensor sizes.

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The ZS40 was brought out 7 years after the GX-10 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic ZS40 being a Compact camera and the Samsung GX-10 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a brief view of how the ZS40 matches up versus the GX-10 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40 and Samsung GX-10. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic ZS40 Gallery and Samsung GX-10 Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic ZS40 provides outer measurements of 111mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs) and the Samsung GX-10 has specifications of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") along with a weight of 793 grams (1.75 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic ZS40 and Samsung GX-10 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the ZS40 and the GX-10.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ZS40 and GX-10 is 90 and 59 respectively.

Normally, it can be difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizes purely by going through specs. The picture underneath will give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the ZS40 and GX-10.

All in all, both the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The ZS40 due to its smaller sensor will make achieving shallow DOF more difficult and the Panasonic ZS40 will provide extra detail having its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The more recent ZS40 will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.