Panasonic ZS40 vs Sony HX10V

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Panasonic ZS40 vs Sony HX10V, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the ZS40 (18MP) and the HX10V (18MP) is pretty comparable and they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ZS40 was unveiled 23 months later than the HX10V which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a brief summation of how the ZS40 matches up against the HX10V with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic ZS40 Gallery and Sony HX10V Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic ZS40 comes with outside 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 HX10V has measurements of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose at the time. The following is the front view size comparison of the ZS40 vs the HX10V.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the ZS40 and HX10V is 90 and 91 respectively.

Generally, it's hard to see the difference in sensor sizing only by checking out specs. The photograph underneath should provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the ZS40 and HX10V.

All in all, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact MP so you should expect comparable quality of photographs although you will need to take the production date of the cameras into account. The newer ZS40 will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.