Nikon S640 vs Panasonic ZS40
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Nikon S640 vs Panasonic ZS40 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Leica struggles with L-Mount camera sales, tougher than Q or MThe 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.
Nikon S640 vs Panasonic ZS40 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S640 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40. The entire galleries are available at Nikon S640 Gallery and Panasonic ZS40 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S640 over the Panasonic ZS40
S640 | ZS40 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS40 over the Nikon S640
ZS40 | S640 | |||
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Introduced | January 2014 | August 2009 | More recent by 53 months | |
Manually focus | Dial exact focusing | |||
Screen dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 920k | 230k | Crisper screen (+690k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon S640 and Panasonic ZS40
S640 | ZS40 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | 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).
Take a look at the Nikon S640 and Panasonic ZS40 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the S640 and ZS40 is 96 and 90 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Nikon S640 vs Panasonic ZS40 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S640 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40 | |
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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 |