Panasonic ZS40 vs Samsung WB700

Here, we will be looking at the Panasonic ZS40 vs Samsung WB700, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Panasonic and Samsung. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the ZS40 (18MP) and WB700 (14MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ZS40 was launched 3 years after the WB700 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief summary of how the ZS40 scores vs the WB700 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40 and Samsung WB700. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic ZS40 Gallery and Samsung WB700 Gallery.

If you are planning to carry around your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic ZS40 comes with outer 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) whilst the Samsung WB700 has specifications of 100mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the ZS40 vs the WB700.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the ZS40 and WB700 is 90 and 98 respectively.

Generally, it is tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizes simply by reading through technical specs. The image below will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the ZS40 and WB700.

As you have seen, both cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Panasonic ZS40 to give more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The fresher ZS40 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.