Panasonic ZS40 vs Sony HX20V

Here is a thorough analysis of the Panasonic ZS40 and Sony HX20V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the ZS40 (18MP) and the HX20V (18MP) is very well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ZS40 was launched 18 months later than the HX20V making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the ZS40 matches up versus the HX20V with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic ZS40 Gallery & Sony HX20V Gallery.

If you're looking to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic ZS40 offers external 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) and the Sony HX20V has measurements of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") and a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the ZS40 vs the HX20V.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ZS40 and HX20V is 90 and 90 respectively.

Quite often, its difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reading through technical specs. The photograph below will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the ZS40 and HX20V.

As you have seen, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same resolution therefore you can expect similar quality of photos though you will need to take the age of the products into consideration. The more modern ZS40 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.