Panasonic ZS40 vs Samsung HZ30W

Here, we will be evaluating the Panasonic ZS40 and Samsung HZ30W, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Samsung. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the ZS40 (18MP) and HZ30W (12MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ZS40 was announced 4 years later than the HZ30W and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a in depth comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the ZS40 matches up vs the HZ30W in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40 and Samsung HZ30W. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic ZS40 Gallery and Samsung HZ30W Gallery.

When you are looking to lug around your camera, you have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic ZS40 has outer measurements of 111mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs) whilst the Samsung HZ30W has proportions of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic ZS40 and Samsung HZ30W in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is a front view size comparison of the ZS40 vs the HZ30W.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the ZS40 and HZ30W is 90 and 91 respectively.

In many cases, it is very difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements purely by looking at technical specs. The graphic below may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the ZS40 and HZ30W.

As you can tell, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Panasonic ZS40 to resolve extra detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more modern ZS40 will have a benefit in sensor innovation.