Panasonic ZS40 vs Sony W370

Here, we are looking at the Panasonic ZS40 versus Sony W370, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Panasonic and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the ZS40 (18MP) and W370 (14MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ZS40 was revealed 4 years later than the W370 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a detailed comparison, here is a concise view of how the ZS40 scores versus the W370 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370. The full galleries are available at Panasonic ZS40 Gallery and Sony W370 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic ZS40 offers outer 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) while the Sony W370 has dimensions of 100mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic ZS40 versus Sony W370 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have during that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the ZS40 compared to the W370.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ZS40 and W370 is 90 and 94 respectively.

Normally, it is difficult to envision the contrast between sensor measurements merely by reviewing specifications. The visual here will help give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the ZS40 and W370.

Plainly, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Panasonic ZS40 to offer you greater detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The younger ZS40 is going to have an edge in sensor technology.