Panasonic FZ150 vs Panasonic ZS40
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Panasonic FZ150 vs Panasonic ZS40 Key Specs
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- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
- 528g - 124 x 82 x 92mm
- Launched April 2012
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- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise 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
- Other Name is Lumix DMC-TZ60
- Succeeded the Panasonic ZS35
- Successor is Panasonic ZS45
Panasonic FZ150 vs Panasonic ZS40 Overview
Here, we are comparing the Panasonic FZ150 and Panasonic ZS40, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both of them are designed by Panasonic. There exists a noticeable gap among the image resolutions of the FZ150 (12MP) and ZS40 (18MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe FZ150 was launched 21 months prior to the ZS40 making them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FZ150 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS40 being a Compact camera.
Before diving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the FZ150 grades versus the ZS40 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Panasonic FZ150 vs Panasonic ZS40 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic FZ150 Gallery & Panasonic ZS40 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ150 over the Panasonic ZS40
FZ150 | ZS40 | |||
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Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS40 over the Panasonic FZ150
ZS40 | FZ150 | |||
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Announced | January 2014 | April 2012 | Newer by 21 months | |
Display resolution | 920k | 460k | Crisper display (+460k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FZ150 and Panasonic ZS40
FZ150 | ZS40 | |||
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Focus manually | More accurate focusing | |||
Display size | 3" | 3" | Same display sizing | |
Touch friendly display | Lack of Touch friendly display |
Panasonic FZ150 vs Panasonic ZS40 Physical Comparison
If you're looking to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FZ150 enjoys outer dimensions of 124mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 528 grams (1.16 lbs) whilst 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).
Analyze the Panasonic FZ150 and Panasonic ZS40 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the FZ150 versus the ZS40.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FZ150 and ZS40 is 67 and 90 respectively.
Panasonic FZ150 vs Panasonic ZS40 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, its difficult to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions only by viewing specs. The picture underneath may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the FZ150 and ZS40.
All in all, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You can anticipate the Panasonic ZS40 to result in extra detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more aged FZ150 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.
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Panasonic FZ150 vs Panasonic ZS40 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40 |
Otherwise known as | - | Lumix DMC-TZ60 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2012-04-11 | 2014-01-06 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | Venus Engine |
Sensor type | 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 | 12 megapixels | 18 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4896 x 3672 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | - | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | 23 | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-600mm (24.0x) | 24-720mm (30.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.8-5.2 | f/3.3-6.4 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 3cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 460 thousand dots | 920 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT LCD with AR coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 200 thousand dots |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30s | 4s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 12.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 9.50 m | 6.40 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (220 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, AVCHD, Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 528 gr (1.16 lb) | 240 gr (0.53 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 124 x 82 x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") | 111 x 64 x 34mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 40 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 19.4 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 10.9 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 132 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 410 photos | 300 photos |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures)) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch price | $499 | $450 |