Panasonic FZ40 vs Panasonic ZS10
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Panasonic FZ40 vs Panasonic ZS10 Key Specs
(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
- Revealed July 2010
- Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FZ45
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 219g - 105 x 58 x 33mm
- Introduced January 2011
- Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-TZ20 / Lumix DMC-TZ22
Panasonic FZ40 vs Panasonic ZS10 Overview
Let's look much closer at the Panasonic FZ40 vs Panasonic ZS10, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both are sold by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FZ40 (14MP) and the ZS10 (14MP) is pretty close and both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe FZ40 was released 6 months prior to the ZS10 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FZ40 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS10 being a Compact camera.
Before getting straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise summation of how the FZ40 scores against the ZS10 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Panasonic FZ40 vs Panasonic ZS10 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic FZ40 Gallery & Panasonic ZS10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ40 over the Panasonic ZS10
FZ40 | ZS10 | |||
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Manually focus | Dial accurate focusing |
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS10 over the Panasonic FZ40
ZS10 | FZ40 | |||
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Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Panasonic FZ40 and Panasonic ZS10
FZ40 | ZS10 | |||
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Introduced | July 2010 | January 2011 | Same age | |
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen size | 3" | 3" | Same screen size | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen |
Panasonic FZ40 vs Panasonic ZS10 Physical Comparison
When you are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FZ40 has physical measurements of 120mm x 80mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") and a weight of 494 grams (1.09 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS10 has measurements of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs).
Analyze the Panasonic FZ40 vs Panasonic ZS10 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the FZ40 and the ZS10.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FZ40 and ZS10 is 68 and 91 respectively.
Panasonic FZ40 vs Panasonic ZS10 Sensor Comparison
Typically, its difficult to envision the gap in sensor measurements purely by viewing specifications. The photograph below may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the FZ40 and ZS10.
Plainly, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same resolution therefore you can expect comparable quality of files though you need to take the age of the cameras into account.
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Panasonic FZ40 vs Panasonic ZS10 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10 |
Also referred to as | Lumix DMC-FZ45 | Lumix DMC-TZ20 / Lumix DMC-TZ22 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2010-07-21 | 2011-01-25 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Venus Engine HD II | Venus Engine FHD |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 14 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 resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4320 x 3240 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 23 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-600mm (24.0x) | 24-384mm (16.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.8-5.2 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 60 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 2.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 9.50 m | 5.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
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 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | AVCHD Lite | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 494g (1.09 pounds) | 219g (0.48 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 120 x 80 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") | 105 x 58 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") |
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 | ||
Battery life | - | 260 photographs |
Battery form | - | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures)) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at launch | $420 | $350 |