Panasonic ZS40 vs Sony WX150

The following is a complete assessment of the Panasonic ZS40 versus Sony WX150, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the ZS40 (18MP) and the WX150 (18MP) is very comparable and they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The ZS40 was unveiled 23 months after the WX150 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a detailed comparison, below is a simple view of how the ZS40 grades vs the WX150 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic ZS40 Gallery and Sony WX150 Gallery.

If you are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic ZS40 offers outside 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) while the Sony WX150 has dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic ZS40 versus Sony WX150 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the ZS40 versus the WX150.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ZS40 and WX150 is 90 and 95 respectively.

Normally, it's difficult to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions merely by seeing a spec sheet. The picture below will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the ZS40 and WX150.

As you can see, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the identical megapixels so you should expect comparable quality of pictures although you should always consider the production date of the cameras into account. The newer ZS40 should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.