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Panasonic FZ40 vs Panasonic ZS10

Portability
68
Imaging
37
Features
40
Overall
38
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10 front
Portability
91
Imaging
37
Features
46
Overall
40

Panasonic FZ40 vs Panasonic ZS10 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
  • Revealed July 2010
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FZ45
Panasonic ZS10
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ40 over the Panasonic ZS10

 FZ40 ZS10 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS10 over the Panasonic FZ40

 ZS10 FZ40 
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Panasonic FZ40 and Panasonic ZS10

 FZ40 ZS10 
IntroducedJuly 2010January 2011Same age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic FZ40 vs Panasonic ZS10 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FZ40 and ZS10 is 68 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic FZ40 vs Panasonic ZS10 top view buttons comparison

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.

Panasonic FZ40 vs Panasonic ZS10 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ40 vs Panasonic ZS10 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ40 vs Panasonic ZS10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ40 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic ZS10 as a Portrait photography camera
46
has manual focus
decent megapixels (14MP)
exports RAW formats
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
30
decent MP (14MP)
lack of manual focus
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ40 Street photography details
Panasonic ZS10 Street photography details
51
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
more heavy than average in class (494g)
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features focus via touch
lighter than competition in class (219g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ40 Sports photography info
Panasonic ZS10 Sports photography info
43
amazing zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
max fps very slow (2.0 frames/s)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
47
excellent zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
provides tracking focus
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery (260 per charge)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ40 Travel photography details
Panasonic ZS10 Travel photography details
54
decent megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
great reach (600mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than average in class (494 grams)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
67
lighter than competition in class (219g)
features focus via touch
decent MP (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
great zoom (384mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
bad battery (260 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ40 Landscape photography info
Panasonic ZS10 Landscape photography info
51
has manual focus
rather wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
exports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of Timelapse mode
42
pretty wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
bad battery (260 per charge)
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ40 Vlogging details
Panasonic ZS10 Vlogging details
23
rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone jack
more heavy than average in class (494g)
34
pretty wide (24mm)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (219g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of microphone port
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Panasonic FZ40 vs Panasonic ZS10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ40 and Panasonic ZS10
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10
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