Panasonic ZS40 vs Sony W620

The following is a comprehensive overview of the Panasonic ZS40 versus Sony W620, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Panasonic and Sony. There exists a substantial gap among the image resolutions of the ZS40 (18MP) and W620 (14MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The ZS40 was manufactured 2 years after the W620 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the ZS40 scores against the W620 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic ZS40 Gallery & Sony W620 Gallery.

When you are aiming to travel with your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic ZS40 offers 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) while the Sony W620 has proportions of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the ZS40 compared to the W620.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ZS40 and W620 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Normally, it is hard to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by going through specs. The image underneath should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the ZS40 and W620.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Panasonic ZS40 to produce more detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots way more aggressively. The newer ZS40 provides an advantage with regard to sensor tech.