Panasonic ZS40 vs Sony HX90V

Following is a extensive review of the Panasonic ZS40 vs Sony HX90V, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the ZS40 (18MP) and the HX90V (18MP) is pretty comparable and they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The ZS40 was released 15 months before the HX90V which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the ZS40 scores vs the HX90V for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic ZS40 Gallery and Sony HX90V Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic ZS40 has outer 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) while the Sony HX90V has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") along with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

See the Panasonic ZS40 vs Sony HX90V in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use at that moment. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the ZS40 and the HX90V.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ZS40 and HX90V is 90 and 91 respectively.

More often than not, it is very difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes only by going through technical specs. The picture here should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the ZS40 and HX90V.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same MP so you should expect comparable quality of photographs though you really should consider the production date of the cameras into account. The more aged ZS40 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.