Panasonic ZS40 vs Sony S950

The following is a comprehensive overview of the Panasonic ZS40 vs Sony S950, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Panasonic and Sony. There is a substantial difference among the resolutions of the ZS40 (18MP) and S950 (10MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The ZS40 was introduced 4 years after the S950 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the ZS40 scores versus the S950 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic ZS40 Gallery & Sony S950 Gallery.

If you're planning to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic ZS40 offers external dimensions 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 S950 has sizing of 93mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic ZS40 vs Sony S950 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the ZS40 against the S950.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the ZS40 and S950 is 90 and 94 respectively.

In many cases, it is hard to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions only by looking through a spec sheet. The pic underneath will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the ZS40 and S950.

Clearly, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can expect to see the Panasonic ZS40 to result in more detail using its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The fresher ZS40 provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.