Panasonic ZS40 vs Sony WX1

On this page, we will be comparing the Panasonic ZS40 vs Sony WX1, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Panasonic and Sony. There exists a crucial gap among the sensor resolutions of the ZS40 (18MP) and WX1 (10MP) and the ZS40 (1/2.3") and WX1 (1/2.4") boast different sensor sizing.

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The ZS40 was brought out 4 years after the WX1 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic ZS40 being a Compact camera and the Sony WX1 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting into a in-depth comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the ZS40 scores versus the WX1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic ZS40 Gallery and Sony WX1 Gallery.

If you're going to carry around your camera, you will need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic ZS40 enjoys exterior 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) whilst the Sony WX1 has dimensions of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic ZS40 vs Sony WX1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose at the time. Here is a front view size comparison of the ZS40 versus the WX1.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ZS40 and WX1 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Typically, it can be hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizes purely by viewing technical specs. The picture here may give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the ZS40 and WX1.

As you can tell, both of those cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The ZS40 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Panasonic ZS40 will render extra detail having its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures more aggressively. The younger ZS40 should have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.