Nikon S800c vs Panasonic ZS40
Portability
93 Imaging
39 Features
40 Overall
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93 Imaging
39 Features
40 Overall
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Portability
90 Imaging
42 Features
58 Overall
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90 Imaging
42 Features
58 Overall
48
Nikon S800c vs Panasonic ZS40 Key Specs
Nikon S800c
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-250mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
- 184g - 111 x 60 x 27mm
- Revealed February 2013
Panasonic ZS40
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
- 240g - 111 x 64 x 34mm
- Announced January 2014
- Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-TZ60
- Previous Model is Panasonic ZS35
- Updated by Panasonic ZS45
Photography Glossary Nikon S800c vs Panasonic ZS40 Overview
Here, we will be reviewing the Nikon S800c and Panasonic ZS40, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the S800c (16MP) and the ZS40 (18MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
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Before diving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the S800c scores versus the ZS40 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Reasons to pick Nikon S800c over the Panasonic ZS40
| S800c | ZS40 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 3.5" |  | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
| Touch screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS40 over the Nikon S800c
| ZS40 | S800c | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | January 2014 |  | February 2013 | Newer by 11 months |
| Focus manually |  | Very accurate focusing | ||
| Screen resolution | 920k |  | 819k | Crisper screen (+101k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon S800c and Panasonic ZS40
| S800c | ZS40 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Lack of selfie screen |
Nikon S800c vs Panasonic ZS40 Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S800c provides outside dimensions of 111mm x 60mm x 27mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 184 grams (0.41 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS40 has dimensions of 111mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs).
Compare the Nikon S800c and Panasonic ZS40 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the S800c vs the ZS40.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S800c and ZS40 is 93 and 90 respectively.
Nikon S800c vs Panasonic ZS40 Sensor Comparison
Typically, its hard to picture the difference in sensor dimensions only by checking out specifications. The image underneath should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the S800c and ZS40.
Plainly, both cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Panasonic ZS40 to provide extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots way more aggressively. The more aged S800c will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.
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Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Nikon S800c
Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS40
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
provides face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
focusing manually
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
features face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
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has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than others in class (240g)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
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has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (140 CIPA)
lacks phase detect auto focus
great zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
very long reach (250mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
terrible battery power (140 per charge)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
lighter than others in class (240 grams)
MP count decent (18MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
very long reach (720mm)
no Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Panasonic ZS40 Landscape photography factors
reasonably wide (25mm)
lovely big screen (3.5")
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
no manual control
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
terrible battery power (140 shots)
lack of Timelapse mode
focusing manually
rather wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (18MP)
delivers RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no Time Lapse mode
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reasonably wide (25mm)
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
lack of external microphone port
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others in class (240 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
no external mic socket
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Nikon S800c vs Panasonic ZS40 Specifications
| Nikon Coolpix S800c | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Nikon | Panasonic |
| Model type | Nikon Coolpix S800c | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40 |
| Alternate name | - | Lumix DMC-TZ60 |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Revealed | 2013-02-04 | 2014-01-06 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | Expeed C2 | Venus Engine |
| Sensor type | BSI-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, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4896 x 3672 |
| Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
| Maximum enhanced ISO | - | 6400 |
| Lowest native ISO | 125 | 100 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | 23 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 25-250mm (10.0x) | 24-720mm (30.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/3.2-5.8 | f/3.3-6.4 |
| Macro focusing range | 10cm | 3cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 3.5 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of screen | 819k dots | 920k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Screen technology | OLED panel with Anti-reflection coating | TFT LCD with AR coating |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | - | 200k dots |
| Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 4s | 4s |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/2000s |
| Continuous shutter rate | 8.0 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | - | 6.40 m |
| Flash options | - | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60p/60i/30p), 1280 x 720 (60p/30p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | BuiltIn | BuiltIn |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 184g (0.41 lbs) | 240g (0.53 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 111 x 60 x 27mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 111 x 64 x 34mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.3") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall 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 | 140 images | 300 images |
| Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | EN-EL12 | - |
| Self timer | Yes (10 or 2 seconds) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Launch cost | $290 | $450 |