Panasonic ZS40 vs Samsung TL500

On this page, we will be analyzing the Panasonic ZS40 vs Samsung TL500, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Panasonic and Samsung. There exists a large gap between the resolutions of the ZS40 (18MP) and TL500 (10MP) and the ZS40 (1/2.3") and TL500 (1/1.7") posses totally different sensor size.

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The ZS40 was brought out 3 years later than the TL500 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise view of how the ZS40 grades against the TL500 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40 & Samsung TL500. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic ZS40 Gallery & Samsung TL500 Gallery.

When you are intending to carry your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic ZS40 comes with external dimensions of 111mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs) whilst the Samsung TL500 has sizing of 114mm x 63mm x 29mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.1") with a weight of 386 grams (0.85 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have during that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the ZS40 versus the TL500.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ZS40 and TL500 is 90 and 88 respectively.

More often than not, it's difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizing purely by looking at specs. The graphic underneath will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the ZS40 and TL500.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The ZS40 due to its tinier sensor will make getting bokeh trickier and the Panasonic ZS40 will give greater detail having its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The younger ZS40 is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.