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Panasonic FX75 vs Panasonic FZ40

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
32
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40 front
Portability
68
Imaging
37
Features
40
Overall
38

Panasonic FX75 vs Panasonic FZ40 Key Specs

Panasonic FX75
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.2-5.9) lens
  • 165g - 103 x 55 x 23mm
  • Launched June 2010
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FX70
Panasonic FZ40
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
  • 494g - 120 x 80 x 92mm
  • Introduced July 2010
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FZ45
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Panasonic FX75 vs Panasonic FZ40 Overview

The following is a comprehensive review of the Panasonic FX75 vs Panasonic FZ40, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both offered by Panasonic. The image resolution of the FX75 (14MP) and the FZ40 (14MP) is fairly comparable and they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FX75 was manufactured within a month of the FZ40 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FX75 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ40 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go straight into a thorough comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the FX75 matches up against the FZ40 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FX75 over the Panasonic FZ40

 FX75 FZ40 
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ40 over the Panasonic FX75

 FZ40 FX75 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Panasonic FX75 and Panasonic FZ40

 FX75 FZ40 
IntroducedJune 2010July 2010Same generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Panasonic FX75 vs Panasonic FZ40 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic FX75 comes with exterior dimensions of 103mm x 55mm x 23mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) while the Panasonic FZ40 has sizing of 120mm x 80mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") having a weight of 494 grams (1.09 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the FX75 against the FZ40.

Panasonic FX75 vs Panasonic FZ40 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the FX75 and FZ40 is 94 and 68 respectively.

Panasonic FX75 vs Panasonic FZ40 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FX75 vs Panasonic FZ40 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very hard to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by seeing specifications. The picture below may give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the FX75 and FZ40.

Plainly, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact resolution therefore you should expect comparable quality of photographs however you need to factor the production date of the cameras into account.

Panasonic FX75 vs Panasonic FZ40 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FX75 vs Panasonic FZ40 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FX75 vs Panasonic FZ40 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FX75 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic FZ40 Portrait photography highlights
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decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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manual focus
resolution is good (14MP)
saves RAW files
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FX75 Street photography features
Panasonic FZ40 Street photography features
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
features focus by touch
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
51
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
more heavy than competitors in class (494 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FX75 Sports photography info
Panasonic FZ40 Sports photography info
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
supports tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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long zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FX75 Travel photography info
Panasonic FZ40 Travel photography info
67
features focus by touch
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.2)
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resolution is good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
long zoom (600mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors in class (494g)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FX75 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic FZ40 Landscape photography highlights
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really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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manual focus
decently wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
saves RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FX75 Vlogging information
Panasonic FZ40 Vlogging information
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really wide (24mm)
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.2)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone jack
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decently wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone support
more heavy than competitors in class (494g)
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Panasonic FX75 vs Panasonic FZ40 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FX75 and Panasonic FZ40
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40
Also called Lumix DMC-FX70 Lumix DMC-FZ45
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2010-06-01 2010-07-21
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine HD II Venus Engine HD II
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.2-5.9 f/2.8-5.2
Macro focus distance 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 2.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.40 m 9.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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) 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format AVCHD Lite, Motion JPEG AVCHD Lite
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 165 grams (0.36 lbs) 494 grams (1.09 lbs)
Dimensions 103 x 55 x 23mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 0.9") 120 x 80 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6")
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
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures))
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $139 $420