Panasonic FX580 vs Panasonic ZS40
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Panasonic FX580 vs Panasonic ZS40 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600 (Expand to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-125mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 167g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
- Released January 2009
- Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FX550
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
- 240g - 111 x 64 x 34mm
- Released January 2014
- Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-TZ60
- Replaced the Panasonic ZS35
- Refreshed by Panasonic ZS45
Panasonic FX580 vs Panasonic ZS40 Overview
Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Panasonic FX580 versus Panasonic ZS40, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are offered by Panasonic. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the FX580 (12MP) and ZS40 (18MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe FX580 was launched 6 years before the ZS40 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting through a thorough comparison, below is a brief summation of how the FX580 matches up versus the ZS40 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Panasonic FX580 vs Panasonic ZS40 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic FX580 Gallery and Panasonic ZS40 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FX580 over the Panasonic ZS40
FX580 | ZS40 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS40 over the Panasonic FX580
ZS40 | FX580 | |||
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Released | January 2014 | January 2009 | Fresher by 60 months | |
Manually focus | Very exact focusing | |||
Screen resolution | 920k | 230k | Sharper screen (+690k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FX580 and Panasonic ZS40
FX580 | ZS40 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent screen dimensions | |
Selfie screen | Neither has selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Missing Touch friendly screen |
Panasonic FX580 vs Panasonic ZS40 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to carry your camera, you will have to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic FX580 has physical measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS40 has specifications of 111mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs).
Take a look at the Panasonic FX580 versus Panasonic ZS40 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the FX580 versus the ZS40.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FX580 and ZS40 is 95 and 90 respectively.
Panasonic FX580 vs Panasonic ZS40 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is very hard to see the contrast in sensor sizing purely by going through a spec sheet. The photograph here will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the FX580 and ZS40.
As you can see, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Panasonic ZS40 to produce more detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The older FX580 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.
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Panasonic FX580 vs Panasonic ZS40 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40 |
Alternate name | Lumix DMC-FX550 | Lumix DMC-TZ60 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2009-01-27 | 2014-01-06 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | Venus Engine |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 18 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4896 x 3672 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Highest enhanced ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 11 | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-125mm (5.0x) | 24-720mm (30.0x) |
Max aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | f/3.3-6.4 |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 230k dots | 920k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT LCD with AR coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 200k dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60 secs | 4 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 2.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.00 m | 6.40 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (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) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 167 grams (0.37 pounds) | 240 grams (0.53 pounds) |
Dimensions | 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 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 | - | 300 pictures |
Battery style | - | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch cost | $499 | $450 |