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Olympus XZ-1 vs Panasonic ZS40

Portability
88
Imaging
35
Features
51
Overall
41
Olympus XZ-1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40 front
Portability
90
Imaging
43
Features
58
Overall
49

Olympus XZ-1 vs Panasonic ZS40 Key Specs

Olympus XZ-1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.63" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F1.8-2.5) lens
  • 275g - 111 x 65 x 42mm
  • Announced January 2011
Panasonic ZS40
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase 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
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-TZ60
  • Older Model is Panasonic ZS35
  • Successor is Panasonic ZS45
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Olympus XZ-1 vs Panasonic ZS40 Overview

In this write-up, we will be contrasting the Olympus XZ-1 versus Panasonic ZS40, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a substantial gap between the resolutions of the XZ-1 (10MP) and ZS40 (18MP) and the XZ-1 (1/1.63") and ZS40 (1/2.3") come with different sensor measurements.

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The XZ-1 was announced 3 years before the ZS40 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the XZ-1 scores versus the ZS40 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus XZ-1 over the Panasonic ZS40

 XZ-1 ZS40 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS40 over the Olympus XZ-1

 ZS40 XZ-1 
RevealedJanuary 2014January 2011Fresher by 35 months
Screen resolution920k614kCrisper screen (+306k dot)

Common features in the Olympus XZ-1 and Panasonic ZS40

 XZ-1 ZS40 
Manual focus More exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurements
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Olympus XZ-1 vs Panasonic ZS40 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera often, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus XZ-1 offers external dimensions of 111mm x 65mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7") along with a weight of 275 grams (0.61 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS40 has measurements of 111mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs).

Examine the Olympus XZ-1 versus Panasonic ZS40 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the XZ-1 compared to the ZS40.

Olympus XZ-1 vs Panasonic ZS40 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the XZ-1 and ZS40 is 88 and 90 respectively.

Olympus XZ-1 vs Panasonic ZS40 top view buttons comparison

Olympus XZ-1 vs Panasonic ZS40 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing purely by looking at specifications. The graphic underneath will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the XZ-1 and ZS40.

To sum up, both of those cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The XZ-1 having a bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF simpler and the Panasonic ZS40 will give you greater detail with its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs far more aggressively. The older XZ-1 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus XZ-1 vs Panasonic ZS40 sensor size comparison

Olympus XZ-1 vs Panasonic ZS40 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus XZ-1 vs Panasonic ZS40 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus XZ-1
Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS40
45
has manual focus
features face detect focusing
saves RAW files
low MP (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/1.63")
52
has manual focus
resolution is good (18MP)
supports face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Olympus XZ-1 Street photography factors
Panasonic ZS40 Street photography factors
59
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW files
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/1.63")
more heavy than average in class (275 grams)
69
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
lighter than competitors in class (240 grams)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Olympus XZ-1 Sports photography advice
Panasonic ZS40 Sports photography advice
38
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features tracking focus
better than average battery (320 CIPA)
slow fps (2.0 frames per second)
low MP (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/1.63")
does not have phase detect AF
54
long zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (18MP)
supports tracking focus
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus XZ-1 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic ZS40 as a Travel photography camera
62
better than average battery (320 CIPA)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than average in class (275g)
low MP (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
69
lighter than competitors in class (240g)
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
long reach (720mm)
missing Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus XZ-1 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic ZS40 Landscape photography factors
54
has manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW files
better than average battery (320 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/1.63")
no Timelapse recording
56
has manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (18MP)
exports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus XZ-1 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic ZS40 Vlogging highlights
31
rather wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect focusing
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone socket
more heavy than average in class (275 grams)
34
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors in class (240 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
missing microphone port
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Olympus XZ-1 vs Panasonic ZS40 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus XZ-1 and Panasonic ZS40
 Olympus XZ-1Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40
General Information
Make Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus XZ-1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-TZ60
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2011-01-26 2014-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic V Venus Engine
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.63" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 8.07 x 5.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 44.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3664 x 2752 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Max boosted ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 11 23
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Largest aperture f/1.8-2.5 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing distance 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 4.5 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 614k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech OLED TFT LCD with AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 200k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 2.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 8.60 m (ISO 800) 6.40 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 275 gr (0.61 lb) 240 gr (0.53 lb)
Dimensions 111 x 65 x 42mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7") 111 x 64 x 34mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 34 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 18.8 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.4 not tested
DXO Low light rating 117 not tested
Other
Battery life 320 pictures 300 pictures
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID Li-50B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $567 $450