Panasonic ZS40 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

Its time to take a closer look at the Panasonic ZS40 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Panasonic and Samsung. The resolution of the ZS40 (18MP) and the Galaxy Camera 4G (16MP) is very well matched and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The ZS40 was brought out 17 months after the Galaxy Camera 4G making them a generation away from one another. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a thorough comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the ZS40 scores versus the Galaxy Camera 4G with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic ZS40 Gallery and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Gallery.

If you are intending to travel with your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic ZS40 provides outside measurements of 111mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs) and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G has sizing of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the ZS40 against the Galaxy Camera 4G.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ZS40 and Galaxy Camera 4G is 90 and 90 respectively.

Typically, it is very tough to envision the gap between sensor dimensions only by checking specifications. The picture here will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the ZS40 and Galaxy Camera 4G.

Plainly, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Panasonic ZS40 to give you extra detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The fresher ZS40 will have a benefit in sensor tech.