Panasonic ZS40 vs Sony WX50

Here, we are reviewing the Panasonic ZS40 versus Sony WX50, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the ZS40 (18MP) and the WX50 (16MP) is very close and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The ZS40 was announced 24 months later than the WX50 making them a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a brief summation of how the ZS40 scores vs the WX50 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic ZS40 Gallery & Sony WX50 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic ZS40 offers physical measurements of 111mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs) whilst the Sony WX50 has measurements of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the ZS40 versus the WX50.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the ZS40 and WX50 is 90 and 96 respectively.

In many cases, it can be hard to visualize the gap in sensor measurements just by researching specs. The visual underneath should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the ZS40 and WX50.

All in all, both cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Panasonic ZS40 to result in greater detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The younger ZS40 should have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.