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Nikon S640 vs Panasonic ZS40

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30
Nikon Coolpix S640 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40 front
Portability
90
Imaging
43
Features
58
Overall
49

Nikon S640 vs Panasonic ZS40 Key Specs

Nikon S640
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.7-6.6) lens
  • 130g - 91 x 55 x 21mm
  • Announced August 2009
Panasonic ZS40
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Introduced January 2014
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-TZ60
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic ZS35
  • Updated by Panasonic ZS45
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Nikon S640 vs Panasonic ZS40 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Nikon S640 and Panasonic ZS40, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Nikon and Panasonic. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the S640 (12MP) and ZS40 (18MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S640 was manufactured 5 years prior to the ZS40 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the S640 scores against the ZS40 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S640 over the Panasonic ZS40

 S640 ZS40 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS40 over the Nikon S640

 ZS40 S640 
IntroducedJanuary 2014August 2009More recent by 53 months
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kCrisper screen (+690k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S640 and Panasonic ZS40

 S640 ZS40 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Nikon S640 vs Panasonic ZS40 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and volume. The Nikon S640 comes with physical measurements of 91mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS40 has sizing 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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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the S640 vs the ZS40.

Nikon S640 vs Panasonic ZS40 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the S640 and ZS40 is 96 and 90 respectively.

Nikon S640 vs Panasonic ZS40 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S640 vs Panasonic ZS40 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to see the gap between sensor measurements merely by looking at technical specs. The graphic underneath may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the S640 and ZS40.

As you can tell, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Panasonic ZS40 to give you greater detail due to its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures more aggressively. The older S640 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon S640 vs Panasonic ZS40 sensor size comparison

Nikon S640 vs Panasonic ZS40 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S640 vs Panasonic ZS40 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S640 Portrait photography details
Panasonic ZS40 Portrait photography details
21
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
52
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
includes face detection focus
exports RAW files
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Nikon S640 Street photography details
Panasonic ZS40 Street photography details
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (130 grams)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
69
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
lighter than others (240 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S640 Sports photography factors
Panasonic ZS40 Sports photography factors
34
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
54
great zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (18MP)
includes tracking autofocus
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S640 Travel photography information
Panasonic ZS40 Travel photography information
62
lighter than competition (130g)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse recording
MP count low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
69
lighter than others (240g)
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
very long zoom (720mm)
missing Time Lapse function
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S640 Landscape photography features
Panasonic ZS40 Landscape photography features
32
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
56
has manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (18MP)
exports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S640 Vlogging advice
Panasonic ZS40 Vlogging advice
31
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (130 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic jack
34
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others (240g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
missing external mic port
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Nikon S640 vs Panasonic ZS40 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S640 and Panasonic ZS40
 Nikon Coolpix S640Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40
General Information
Company Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Coolpix S640 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-TZ60
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2009-08-04 2014-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Expeed Venus Engine
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Maximum boosted ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.7-6.6 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus distance 2cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology - TFT LCD with AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 200k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 6.40 m
Flash settings - 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 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p/60i/30p), 1280 x 720 (60p/30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic 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 130g (0.29 lbs) 240g (0.53 lbs)
Physical dimensions 91 x 55 x 21mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") 111 x 64 x 34mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 300 photographs
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL12 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $225 $450