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Nikon A1000 vs Panasonic ZS40

Portability
86
Imaging
43
Features
64
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix A1000 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40 front
Portability
90
Imaging
43
Features
58
Overall
49

Nikon A1000 vs Panasonic ZS40 Key Specs

Nikon A1000
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-840mm (F3.4-6.9) lens
  • 330g - 114 x 72 x 41mm
  • Introduced January 2019
  • Old Model is Nikon A900
Panasonic ZS40
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 240g - 111 x 64 x 34mm
  • Introduced January 2014
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-TZ60
  • Replaced the Panasonic ZS35
  • Successor is Panasonic ZS45
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Nikon A1000 vs Panasonic ZS40 Overview

Here is a extensive comparison of the Nikon A1000 versus Panasonic ZS40, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Nikon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the A1000 (16MP) and the ZS40 (18MP) is relatively similar and they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The A1000 was brought out 5 years later than the ZS40 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the A1000 grades vs the ZS40 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon A1000 over the Panasonic ZS40

 A1000 ZS40 
IntroducedJanuary 2019January 2014Fresher by 62 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution921k920kClearer screen (+1k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS40 over the Nikon A1000

 ZS40 A1000 

Common features in the Nikon A1000 and Panasonic ZS40

 A1000 ZS40 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing

Nikon A1000 vs Panasonic ZS40 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Nikon A1000 features exterior measurements of 114mm x 72mm x 41mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.6") and a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS40 has dimensions of 111mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use during that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the A1000 against the ZS40.

Nikon A1000 vs Panasonic ZS40 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the A1000 and ZS40 is 86 and 90 respectively.

Nikon A1000 vs Panasonic ZS40 top view buttons comparison

Nikon A1000 vs Panasonic ZS40 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reviewing specifications. The graphic underneath will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the A1000 and ZS40.

Plainly, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Panasonic ZS40 to deliver greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The newer A1000 should have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon A1000 vs Panasonic ZS40 sensor size comparison

Nikon A1000 vs Panasonic ZS40 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon A1000 vs Panasonic ZS40 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon A1000 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic ZS40 as a Portrait photography camera
52
focusing manually
good resolution (16MP)
comes with face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
52
focusing manually
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
has face detection focus
supports RAW files
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Nikon A1000 Street photography features
Panasonic ZS40 Street photography features
75
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
offers focus via touch
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
69
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
lighter than competition (240 grams)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Nikon A1000 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic ZS40 as a Sports photography camera
50
long zoom range (24-840mm 35.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (250 per charge)
does not have phase detect AF
54
excellent zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon A1000
Travel photography with Panasonic ZS40
73
offers focus via touch
good resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
decently wide (24mm)
very long reach (840mm)
bad battery pack (250 CIPA)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
69
lighter than competition (240 grams)
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
very long zoom (720mm)
no Timelapse recording
does not contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon A1000 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic ZS40 as a Landscape photography camera
55
focusing manually
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
supports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (250 shots)
56
focusing manually
pretty wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
supports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon A1000 Vlogging advice
Panasonic ZS40 Vlogging advice
73
decently wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
doesn't have microphone port
34
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (240g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
no external microphone jack
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Nikon A1000 vs Panasonic ZS40 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon A1000 and Panasonic ZS40
 Nikon Coolpix A1000Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40
General Information
Company Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Coolpix A1000 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-TZ60
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2019-01-18 2014-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Venus Engine
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Max enhanced ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 125 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-840mm (35.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.4-6.9 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus range 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 921 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech - TFT LCD with AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 1,166 thousand dot 200 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 98% 100%
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 6.00 m (with Auto ISO) 6.40 m
Flash modes - Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC 1920 x 1080 (60p/60i/30p), 1280 x 720 (60p/30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB EN-EL12 lithium-ion battery & USB charger USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS No BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 330g (0.73 pounds) 240g (0.53 pounds)
Dimensions 114 x 72 x 41mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.6") 111 x 64 x 34mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 250 shots 300 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (3 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $477 $450