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Nikon S4300 vs Panasonic ZS40

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
39
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix S4300 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40 front
Portability
90
Imaging
43
Features
58
Overall
49

Nikon S4300 vs Panasonic ZS40 Key Specs

Nikon S4300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-156mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 139g - 96 x 59 x 21mm
  • Introduced February 2012
Panasonic ZS40
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 240g - 111 x 64 x 34mm
  • Revealed January 2014
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-TZ60
  • Old Model is Panasonic ZS35
  • New Model is Panasonic ZS45
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Nikon S4300 vs Panasonic ZS40 Overview

Following is a comprehensive comparison of the Nikon S4300 and Panasonic ZS40, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Nikon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the S4300 (16MP) and the ZS40 (18MP) is relatively similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S4300 was announced 23 months prior to the ZS40 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a detailed comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the S4300 grades vs the ZS40 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S4300 over the Panasonic ZS40

 S4300 ZS40 
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS40 over the Nikon S4300

 ZS40 S4300 
RevealedJanuary 2014February 2012More modern by 23 months
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Screen resolution920k460kClearer screen (+460k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S4300 and Panasonic ZS40

 S4300 ZS40 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Nikon S4300 vs Panasonic ZS40 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S4300 provides outer dimensions of 96mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 139 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS40 has dimensions of 111mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon S4300 and Panasonic ZS40 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose at the time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the S4300 against the ZS40.

Nikon S4300 vs Panasonic ZS40 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the S4300 and ZS40 is 95 and 90 respectively.

Nikon S4300 vs Panasonic ZS40 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S4300 vs Panasonic ZS40 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its hard to picture the gap between sensor sizes simply by reviewing specs. The image here will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the S4300 and ZS40.

All in all, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should count on the Panasonic ZS40 to offer you more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more aged S4300 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon S4300 vs Panasonic ZS40 sensor size comparison

Nikon S4300 vs Panasonic ZS40 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S4300 vs Panasonic ZS40 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S4300 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic ZS40 Portrait photography highlights
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sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
offers face detect focusing
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
52
manual focus
megapixel count good (18MP)
comes with face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Nikon S4300 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic ZS40 as a Street photography camera
67
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes focus via touch
lighter than competition (139g)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
69
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
lighter than competition (240g)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S4300 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic ZS40 as a Sports photography camera
40
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery life (180 shots)
has no phase detect AF
54
great zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S4300 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic ZS40 Travel photography highlights
68
lighter than competition (139 grams)
includes focus via touch
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
bad battery life (180 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than competition (240 grams)
megapixel count good (18MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
very long zoom (720mm)
missing Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S4300 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic ZS40 Landscape photography advice
41
pretty wide (26mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
bad battery life (180 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse mode
56
manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (18MP)
supports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S4300 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic ZS40 Vlogging highlights
34
pretty wide (26mm)
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect focusing
lighter than competition (139g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic socket
34
quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (240g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing microphone port
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Nikon S4300 vs Panasonic ZS40 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S4300 and Panasonic ZS40
 Nikon Coolpix S4300Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40
General Information
Make Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Coolpix S4300 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40
Also called as - Lumix DMC-TZ60
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2012-02-01 2014-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Venus Engine
Sensor type CCD 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 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Highest enhanced ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 23
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-156mm (6.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-6.5 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus distance 5cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 460 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating TFT LCD with AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 200 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 6.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p/60i/30p), 1280 x 720 (60p/30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 139 grams (0.31 pounds) 240 grams (0.53 pounds)
Physical dimensions 96 x 59 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") 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 180 shots 300 shots
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL19 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $119 $450