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Panasonic FZ40 vs Panasonic FZ70

Portability
68
Imaging
37
Features
40
Overall
38
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70 front
Portability
63
Imaging
40
Features
53
Overall
45

Panasonic FZ40 vs Panasonic FZ70 Key Specs

Panasonic FZ40
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
  • 494g - 120 x 80 x 92mm
  • Announced July 2010
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FZ45
Panasonic FZ70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 20-1200mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 606g - 130 x 97 x 118mm
  • Revealed July 2013
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Panasonic FZ40 vs Panasonic FZ70 Overview

Below is a detailed overview of the Panasonic FZ40 and Panasonic FZ70, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both of them are offered by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FZ40 (14MP) and the FZ70 (16MP) is relatively similar and they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FZ40 was introduced 4 years prior to the FZ70 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a concise summation of how the FZ40 scores vs the FZ70 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ40 over the Panasonic FZ70

 FZ40 FZ70 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ70 over the Panasonic FZ40

 FZ70 FZ40 
RevealedJuly 2013July 2010More recent by 36 months
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FZ40 and Panasonic FZ70

 FZ40 FZ70 
Manual focus Very precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen dimensions
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Panasonic FZ40 vs Panasonic FZ70 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic FZ40 has physical dimensions of 120mm x 80mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") and a weight of 494 grams (1.09 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FZ70 has specifications of 130mm x 97mm x 118mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 4.6") and a weight of 606 grams (1.34 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the FZ40 and the FZ70.

Panasonic FZ40 vs Panasonic FZ70 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FZ40 and FZ70 is 68 and 63 respectively.

Panasonic FZ40 vs Panasonic FZ70 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ40 vs Panasonic FZ70 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be hard to imagine the gap between sensor measurements purely by going over technical specs. The graphic underneath will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the FZ40 and FZ70.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You can count on the Panasonic FZ70 to offer you more detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The older FZ40 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic FZ40 vs Panasonic FZ70 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ40 vs Panasonic FZ70 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ40 vs Panasonic FZ70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ40 Portrait photography info
Panasonic FZ70 Portrait photography info
46
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
exports RAW formats
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
56
manual focus
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
includes face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FZ40
Street photography with Panasonic FZ70
51
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
heavier than competitors in class (494 grams)
49
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
more heavy than average in class (606 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ40 Sports photography info
Panasonic FZ70 Sports photography info
43
incredible zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
slow fps (2.0 frames per second)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
55
amazing zoom range (20-1200mm 60.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
includes tracking focus
better than average battery life (400 shots)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ40 Travel photography info
Panasonic FZ70 Travel photography info
54
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
long reach (600mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors in class (494 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
55
better than average battery life (400 CIPA)
MP count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (20mm)
very long reach (1200mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than average in class (606 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ40 Landscape photography features
Panasonic FZ70 Landscape photography features
51
manual focus
really wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
exports RAW formats
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have Time Lapse function
54
manual focus
pretty wide (20mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
delivers RAW formats
better than average battery life (400 shots)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ40 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic FZ70 Vlogging highlights
23
really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic port
heavier than competitors in class (494 grams)
26
pretty wide (20mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have microphone jack
more heavy than average in class (606 grams)
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Panasonic FZ40 vs Panasonic FZ70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ40 and Panasonic FZ70
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70
General Information
Company Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70
Also Known as Lumix DMC-FZ45 -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2010-07-21 2013-07-18
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine HD II 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 surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Max enhanced ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 23
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-600mm (24.0x) 20-1200mm (60.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.2 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech - TFT Screen LCD Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 202k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 2.0fps 9.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 9.50 m 13.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 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) 1920 x 1080 (50i/60i, 25p/30p), 1280 x 720p (50p/60p or 25p/30p), 640 x 480 (25p/30p)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format AVCHD Lite MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 494g (1.09 lbs) 606g (1.34 lbs)
Dimensions 120 x 80 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") 130 x 97 x 118mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 4.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 41
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 19.4
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.8
DXO Low light rating not tested 171
Other
Battery life - 400 photographs
Battery format - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures)) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at release $420 $300