Panasonic ZS40 vs Samsung WB850F

Below is a in depth assessment of the Panasonic ZS40 vs Samsung WB850F, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Samsung. The image resolution of the ZS40 (18MP) and the WB850F (16MP) is relatively well matched and they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ZS40 was announced 2 years later than the WB850F and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a short summation of how the ZS40 matches up versus the WB850F in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40 & Samsung WB850F. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic ZS40 Gallery & Samsung WB850F Gallery.

If you are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic ZS40 features exterior measurements of 111mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs) while the Samsung WB850F has dimensions of 109mm x 62mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0") having a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the ZS40 against the WB850F.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ZS40 and WB850F is 90 and 91 respectively.

Typically, it can be hard to visualise the gap between sensor measurements merely by looking at a spec sheet. The visual underneath might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the ZS40 and WB850F.

Clearly, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Panasonic ZS40 to give you greater detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The younger ZS40 will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.