Panasonic ZS40 vs Sony WX80

Lets examine more closely at the Panasonic ZS40 versus Sony WX80, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the ZS40 (18MP) and the WX80 (16MP) is relatively well matched and they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The ZS40 was introduced 13 months after the WX80 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a complete comparison, below is a concise overview of how the ZS40 scores vs the WX80 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic ZS40 Gallery & Sony WX80 Gallery.

When you are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and size. The Panasonic ZS40 offers outer measurements of 111mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs) while the Sony WX80 has specifications of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") and a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the ZS40 versus the WX80.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ZS40 and WX80 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Quite often, it can be difficult to visualize the gap between sensor sizes merely by looking at technical specs. The image below will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the ZS40 and WX80.

As you can tell, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Panasonic ZS40 to resolve greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The more modern ZS40 provides an edge with regard to sensor tech.