Panasonic ZS40 vs Sony W610

Let's examine more closely at the Panasonic ZS40 vs Sony W610, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Panasonic and Sony. There exists a crucial gap between the image resolutions of the ZS40 (18MP) and W610 (14MP) but they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ZS40 was revealed 2 years after the W610 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a thorough comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the ZS40 grades versus the W610 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic ZS40 Gallery and Sony W610 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic ZS40 comes with outer measurements of 111mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs) whilst the Sony W610 has sizing of 93mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

Check the Panasonic ZS40 vs Sony W610 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the ZS40 vs the W610.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ZS40 and W610 is 90 and 97 respectively.

Normally, it is tough to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by looking at technical specs. The image here should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the ZS40 and W610.

As you have seen, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Panasonic ZS40 to give you greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more recent ZS40 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.