Panasonic ZS40 vs Sony WX10

The following is a extensive review of the Panasonic ZS40 versus Sony WX10, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the ZS40 (18MP) and the WX10 (16MP) is very close and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The ZS40 was unveiled 3 years after the WX10 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a thorough comparison, here is a short view of how the ZS40 grades vs the WX10 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic ZS40 Gallery and Sony WX10 Gallery.

If you're aiming to travel with your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic ZS40 comes with external dimensions of 111mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs) and the Sony WX10 has proportions of 95mm x 54mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") along with a weight of 161 grams (0.35 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic ZS40 versus Sony WX10 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the ZS40 versus the WX10.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the ZS40 and WX10 is 90 and 95 respectively.

Usually, it can be hard to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions simply by viewing technical specs. The picture here will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the ZS40 and WX10.

As you have seen, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You should expect to see the Panasonic ZS40 to render greater detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics way more aggressively. The fresher ZS40 should have an advantage in sensor technology.