Panasonic ZS40 vs Sony WX350

The following is a extensive assessment of the Panasonic ZS40 versus Sony WX350, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the ZS40 (18MP) and the WX350 (18MP) is fairly similar and they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ZS40 was introduced at a similar time to the WX350 and they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a in depth comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the ZS40 grades versus the WX350 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic ZS40 Gallery and Sony WX350 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic ZS40 provides physical 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 WX350 has proportions of 96mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen at the time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the ZS40 and the WX350.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the ZS40 and WX350 is 90 and 94 respectively.

Often, it is very tough to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reading specs. The pic below may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the ZS40 and WX350.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same MP and you should expect similar quality of photographs but you really should factor the release date of the products into consideration.