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Panasonic FZ1000 vs Panasonic ZS40

Portability
55
Imaging
51
Features
80
Overall
62
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40 front
Portability
90
Imaging
43
Features
58
Overall
49

Panasonic FZ1000 vs Panasonic ZS40 Key Specs

Panasonic FZ1000
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 25-400mm (F2.8-4.0) lens
  • 831g - 137 x 99 x 131mm
  • Launched June 2014
  • New Model is Panasonic FZ2500
Panasonic ZS40
(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
  • Announced January 2014
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-TZ60
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic ZS35
  • Later Model is Panasonic ZS45
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Panasonic FZ1000 vs Panasonic ZS40 Overview

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Panasonic FZ1000 vs Panasonic ZS40, one being a Large Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are offered by Panasonic. The resolution of the FZ1000 (20MP) and the ZS40 (18MP) is relatively close but the FZ1000 (1") and ZS40 (1/2.3") come with different sensor size.

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The FZ1000 was introduced 6 months later than the ZS40 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FZ1000 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS40 being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a short view of how the FZ1000 scores against the ZS40 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ1000 over the Panasonic ZS40

 FZ1000 ZS40 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution921k920kCrisper screen (+1k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS40 over the Panasonic FZ1000

 ZS40 FZ1000 

Common features in the Panasonic FZ1000 and Panasonic ZS40

 FZ1000 ZS40 
AnnouncedJune 2014January 2014Same generation
Focus manually More accurate focus
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen size
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Panasonic FZ1000 vs Panasonic ZS40 Physical Comparison

If you are going to lug around your camera, you will have to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FZ1000 has outside measurements of 137mm x 99mm x 131mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 5.2") with a weight of 831 grams (1.83 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS40 has proportions of 111mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs).

See the Panasonic FZ1000 vs Panasonic ZS40 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use at that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the FZ1000 vs the ZS40.

Panasonic FZ1000 vs Panasonic ZS40 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FZ1000 and ZS40 is 55 and 90 respectively.

Panasonic FZ1000 vs Panasonic ZS40 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ1000 vs Panasonic ZS40 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its tough to imagine the gap in sensor measurements simply by viewing specifications. The photograph below may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the FZ1000 and ZS40.

Plainly, the two cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The FZ1000 with its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Panasonic FZ1000 will render extra detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures much more aggressively.

Panasonic FZ1000 vs Panasonic ZS40 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ1000 vs Panasonic ZS40 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ1000 vs Panasonic ZS40 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FZ1000
Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS40
70
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
sensor size is nice (1")
comes with face detection focus
supports RAW formats
52
manual focus
good MP (18MP)
has face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FZ1000
Street photography with Panasonic ZS40
70
screen articulates
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is nice (1")
supports RAW formats
69
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
lighter than others (240g)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ1000 Sports photography information
Panasonic ZS40 Sports photography information
67
incredible zoom range (25-400mm 16.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (1")
comes with tracking autofocus
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
54
great zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (18MP)
has tracking focus
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ1000 Travel photography factors
Panasonic ZS40 Travel photography factors
65
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
pretty wide (25mm)
great reach (400mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than others (240g)
good MP (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
very long zoom (720mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
does not have a selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ1000 Landscape photography features
Panasonic ZS40 Landscape photography features
64
has manual focus
pretty wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (1")
supports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
56
manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (18MP)
delivers RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ1000 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic ZS40 as a Vlogging camera
66
pretty wide (25mm)
selfie friendly screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does have external microphone port
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
34
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others (240 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
does not have a selfie friendly display
does not have mic support
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Panasonic FZ1000 vs Panasonic ZS40 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ1000 and Panasonic ZS40
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40
Also called as - Lumix DMC-TZ60
Category Large Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2014-06-12 2014-01-06
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine Venus Engine
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 13.2 x 8.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 116.2mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5472 x 3648 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 12800 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 25600 6400
Min native ISO 125 100
RAW support
Min enhanced ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 49 23
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-400mm (16.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-4.0 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus distance 3cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 2.7 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 921 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - TFT LCD with AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,359 thousand dots 200 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 12.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 13.50 m (at Auto ISO) 6.40 m
Flash options Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840x2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p) 1280x720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (60p/60i/30p), 1280 x 720 (60p/30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 831g (1.83 pounds) 240g (0.53 pounds)
Dimensions 137 x 99 x 131mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 5.2") 111 x 64 x 34mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 64 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 22.1 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.7 not tested
DXO Low light score 517 not tested
Other
Battery life 360 shots 300 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model DMW-BLC12PP -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type - SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $800 $450