Nikon AW130 vs Panasonic ZS40
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Nikon AW130 vs Panasonic ZS40 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-120mm (F2.8-4.9) lens
- 221g - 110 x 66 x 27mm
- Announced February 2015
- Older Model is Nikon AW120
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
- 240g - 111 x 64 x 34mm
- Released January 2014
- Also Known as Lumix DMC-TZ60
- Superseded the Panasonic ZS35
- Successor is Panasonic ZS45
Nikon AW130 vs Panasonic ZS40 Overview
On this page, we are comparing the Nikon AW130 versus Panasonic ZS40, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Nikon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the AW130 (16MP) and the ZS40 (18MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
AI-Powered Photo Editing Tools Could Be Added to WhatsAppThe AW130 was announced 14 months later than the ZS40 making them a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before going into a thorough comparison, here is a short summary of how the AW130 grades vs the ZS40 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Nikon AW130 vs Panasonic ZS40 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix AW130 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40. The whole galleries are available at Nikon AW130 Gallery & Panasonic ZS40 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon AW130 over the Panasonic ZS40
AW130 | ZS40 | |||
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Released | February 2015 | January 2014 | More recent by 14 months | |
Display resolution | 921k | 920k | Crisper display (+1k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS40 over the Nikon AW130
ZS40 | AW130 | |||
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Manual focus | Dial precise focus |
Common features in the Nikon AW130 and Panasonic ZS40
AW130 | ZS40 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal display measurement | |
Selfie screen | No selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | No Touch friendly display |
Nikon AW130 vs Panasonic ZS40 Physical Comparison
If you're planning to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon AW130 enjoys outer measurements of 110mm x 66mm x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS40 has measurements of 111mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs).
See the Nikon AW130 versus Panasonic ZS40 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select during that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the AW130 compared to the ZS40.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the AW130 and ZS40 is 91 and 90 respectively.
Nikon AW130 vs Panasonic ZS40 Sensor Comparison
Normally, its difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements simply by seeing specs. The graphic below should provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the AW130 and ZS40.
All in all, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can anticipate the Panasonic ZS40 to produce more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics more aggressively. The fresher AW130 provides an advantage with regard to sensor technology.
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Nikon AW130 vs Panasonic ZS40 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix AW130 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Nikon | Panasonic |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix AW130 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40 |
Also referred to as | - | Lumix DMC-TZ60 |
Type | Waterproof | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2015-02-10 | 2014-01-06 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | Venus Engine |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 18 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4896 x 3672 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Highest boosted ISO | - | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 125 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | - | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | 24-720mm (30.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.8-4.9 | f/3.3-6.4 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 921k dots | 920k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display technology | - | TFT LCD with AR coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 200k dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4s | 4s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 7.0 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.20 m (at 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 exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60i ,50i, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) | 1920 x 1080 (60p/60i/30p), 1280 x 720 (60p/30p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 221g (0.49 pounds) | 240g (0.53 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 110 x 66 x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") | 111 x 64 x 34mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 370 pictures | 300 pictures |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | EN-EL12 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail price | $398 | $450 |