Size and weight are big decision factors when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs.
In this section, we are going to illustrate the Sony RX10 II and Panasonic ZS40 side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Sony RX10 II has external dimensions of 129 x 88 x 102 mm (5.08 x 3.46 x 4.02″) and weighs 813 g (1.79 lb / 28.68 oz) (including batteries). Panasonic ZS40 has external dimensions of 111 x 64 x 34 mm (4.37 x 2.52 x 1.34″) and weighs 240 g (0.53 lb / 8.47 oz) (including batteries).
Below you can see the front-view size comparison of the Sony RX10 II and the Panasonic ZS40. Panasonic ZS40 is clearly the smaller of the two cameras. Its body is 18mm narrower, 24mm shorter and 68mm thinner than Sony RX10 II.
Here is the back view size comparison of the Sony RX10 II and Panasonic ZS40.
Now lets look at the top view comparison of Sony RX10 II and Panasonic ZS40.
Weight is another important factor, especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day.
Panasonic ZS40 is significantly lighter (573g ) than the Sony RX10 II which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.
Weather Sealing
With its weather-sealed body, we believe that the RX10 II has a big advantage over the ZS40 which doesn't provide any kind of environmental sealing.
LCD Screen Size and Features
Sony RX10 II and Panasonic ZS40's LCD screens have the same diagonal size of 3.00 inches.
On the other hand, Sony RX10 II features a
Tilting screen where you can change the angle of the screen to make it easier to shoot from waist or over-the-head levels whereas the Panasonic ZS40 has a fixed type screen which provides less flexibility in shooting positions compared to RX10 II.