Panasonic ZS40 vs Sony T99

Following is a comprehensive comparison of the Panasonic ZS40 vs Sony T99, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Panasonic and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap among the resolutions of the ZS40 (18MP) and T99 (14MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The ZS40 was introduced 3 years after the T99 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic ZS40 being a Compact camera and the Sony T99 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a short highlight of how the ZS40 grades vs the T99 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic ZS40 Gallery & Sony T99 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic ZS40 has physical measurements of 111mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs) while the Sony T99 has measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the ZS40 and the T99.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ZS40 and T99 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Typically, it is very hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes simply by looking through specs. The image underneath might give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the ZS40 and T99.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You can count on the Panasonic ZS40 to render extra detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more modern ZS40 provides a benefit in sensor tech.