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Nikon AW130 vs Panasonic ZS40

Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
44
Overall
42
Nikon Coolpix AW130 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40 front
Portability
90
Imaging
43
Features
58
Overall
49

Nikon AW130 vs Panasonic ZS40 Key Specs

Nikon AW130
(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
Panasonic ZS40
(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  • Superseded the Panasonic ZS35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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon AW130 over the Panasonic ZS40

 AW130 ZS40 
ReleasedFebruary 2015January 2014More recent by 14 months
Display resolution921k920kCrisper display (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS40 over the Nikon AW130

 ZS40 AW130 
Manual focus Dial precise focus

Common features in the Nikon AW130 and Panasonic ZS40

 AW130 ZS40 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"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).

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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.

Nikon AW130 vs Panasonic ZS40 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the AW130 and ZS40 is 91 and 90 respectively.

Nikon AW130 vs Panasonic ZS40 top view buttons comparison

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.

Nikon AW130 vs Panasonic ZS40 sensor size comparison

Nikon AW130 vs Panasonic ZS40 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon AW130 vs Panasonic ZS40 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon AW130 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic ZS40 as a Portrait photography camera
36
decent MP (16MP)
includes face detect focus
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
52
you can focus manually
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
features face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Nikon AW130 Street photography features
Panasonic ZS40 Street photography features
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
69
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (240g)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Nikon AW130 Sports photography info
Panasonic ZS40 Sports photography info
51
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
includes tracking focus
environment sealing
good battery (370 shots)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
54
amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
features tracking focus
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon AW130 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic ZS40 Travel photography highlights
73
good battery (370 shots)
environment sealing
decent MP (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than competition in class (240 grams)
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
very long reach (720mm)
no Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon AW130 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic ZS40 Landscape photography highlights
50
really wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
environment sealing
good battery (370 shots)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual exposure
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
56
you can focus manually
fairly wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
exports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon AW130 Vlogging info
Panasonic ZS40 Vlogging info
33
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
does not have mic socket
34
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (240 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
no mic support
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Nikon AW130 vs Panasonic ZS40 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon AW130 and Panasonic ZS40
 Nikon Coolpix AW130Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40
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