Panasonic ZS40 vs Sony H50

Let's take a deeper look at the Panasonic ZS40 and Sony H50, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Panasonic and Sony. There is a large difference among the sensor resolutions of the ZS40 (18MP) and H50 (9MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The ZS40 was introduced 5 years later than the H50 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief view of how the ZS40 scores versus the H50 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic ZS40 Gallery & Sony H50 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic ZS40 enjoys exterior 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) while the Sony H50 has dimensions of 116mm x 81mm x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4") accompanied by a weight of 547 grams (1.21 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic ZS40 and Sony H50 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the ZS40 vs the H50.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the ZS40 and H50 is 90 and 69 respectively.

Generally, its hard to see the contrast in sensor sizing merely by going through specs. The visual below should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the ZS40 and H50.

All in all, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Panasonic ZS40 to show greater detail using its extra 9 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos way more aggressively. The fresher ZS40 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.