Panasonic ZS40 vs Sony NEX-6

Here, we are analyzing the Panasonic ZS40 versus Sony NEX-6, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the ZS40 (18MP) and the NEX-6 (16MP) is fairly comparable but the ZS40 (1/2.3") and NEX-6 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor sizing.

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The ZS40 was revealed 10 months after the NEX-6 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic ZS40 being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-6 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the ZS40 grades versus the NEX-6 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40 & Sony Alpha NEX-6. The full galleries are available at Panasonic ZS40 Gallery & Sony NEX-6 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera, you will want to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic ZS40 has exterior measurements of 111mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs) and the Sony NEX-6 has measurements of 120mm x 67mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 345 grams (0.76 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic ZS40 versus Sony NEX-6 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the ZS40 and the NEX-6.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the ZS40 and NEX-6 is 90 and 85 respectively.

Often, it is tough to envision the difference in sensor dimensions simply by going through a spec sheet. The image underneath should give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the ZS40 and NEX-6.

Clearly, both of those cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The ZS40 having a smaller sensor will make getting shallower DOF more difficult and the Panasonic ZS40 will show more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The younger ZS40 is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.