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Panasonic FZ40 vs Panasonic ZS40

Portability
68 Imaging
37 Features
40 Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40 front
Portability
90 Imaging
43 Features
58 Overall
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Panasonic FZ40 vs Panasonic ZS40 Key Specs

Panasonic FZ40
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FZ45
Panasonic ZS40
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 240g - 111 x 64 x 34mm
  • Introduced January 2014
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ60
  • Replaced the Panasonic ZS35
  • Successor is Panasonic ZS45
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Panasonic FZ40 vs Panasonic ZS40 Overview

Its time to look much closer at the Panasonic FZ40 versus Panasonic ZS40, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both of them are designed by Panasonic. There exists a sizable gap between the sensor resolutions of the FZ40 (14MP) and ZS40 (18MP) but they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FZ40 was released 4 years earlier than the ZS40 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FZ40 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS40 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a thorough comparison, below is a quick view of how the FZ40 matches up versus the ZS40 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ40 over the Panasonic ZS40

		

		

			
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 ZS40 FZ40 
IntroducedJanuary 2014July 2010Newer by 42 months
Screen resolution920k230kClearer screen (+690k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Panasonic FZ40 and Panasonic ZS40

		

		

			
 FZ40 ZS40 
Focus manually  More precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing
Selfie screen  Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen  Missing Touch friendly screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Panasonic FZ40 vs Panasonic ZS40 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
When you are going to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic FZ40 has got outer measurements of 120mm x 80mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 494 grams (1.09 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS40 has sizing of 111mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs).
Analyze the Panasonic FZ40 versus Panasonic ZS40 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have at that moment. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the FZ40 and the ZS40.
Panasonic FZ40 vs Panasonic ZS40 size comparison
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FZ40 and ZS40 is 68 and 90 respectively.
Panasonic FZ40 vs Panasonic ZS40 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Panasonic FZ40 vs Panasonic ZS40 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Quite often, it can be tough to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by checking specs. The picture below should provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the FZ40 and ZS40.
All in all, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Panasonic ZS40 to resolve extra detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots far more aggressively. The more aged FZ40 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.
	
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Panasonic FZ40 vs Panasonic ZS40 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Panasonic FZ40 vs Panasonic ZS40 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Portrait Comparison
Panasonic FZ40 Portrait photography information
Panasonic ZS40 Portrait photography information
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 focusing manually
 decent MP (14 megapixels)
 supports RAW files
 external flash not possible
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
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 has manual focus
 good MP (18MP)
 provides face detection focus
 exports RAW formats
 can't use external flash
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison
 Panasonic FZ40 as a Street photography camera
 Panasonic ZS40 as a Street photography camera
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 has image stabilization (Optical)
 supports RAW files
 screen does not articulate
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 more heavy than competition (494g)
69
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 exports RAW formats
 lighter than others (240g)
 no moving screen
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison
Panasonic FZ40 Sports photography factors
Panasonic ZS40 Sports photography factors
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 great zoom range (25-600mm  24.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 decent MP (14 megapixels)
 very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect autofocus
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 long zoom range (24-720mm  30.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 good MP (18MP)
 provides tracking autofocus
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Panasonic FZ40 Travel photography information
Panasonic ZS40 Travel photography information
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 decent MP (14MP)
 has built in flash
 pretty wide (25mm)
 long zoom (600mm)
 no Timelapse mode
 more heavy than competition (494g)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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 lighter than others (240g)
 good MP (18 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 quite wide (24mm)
 very long reach (720mm)
 no Timelapse mode
 display is not selfie friendly
 slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison
Panasonic FZ40 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic ZS40 Landscape photography advice
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 focusing manually
 pretty wide (25mm)
 pretty good screen size (3")
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 decent MP (14MP)
 supports RAW files
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 no Timelapse mode
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 has manual focus
 quite wide (24mm)
 screen size is good (3 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 good MP (18 megapixels)
 exports RAW formats
 can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f3.3)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Panasonic FZ40 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic ZS40 Vlogging highlights
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 pretty wide (25mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
 no microphone socket
 more heavy than competition (494g)
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 quite wide (24mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 provides face detection focus
 video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 lighter than others (240g)
 slow max aperture (f3.3)
 display is not selfie friendly
 no external microphone support
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			Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ40 and Panasonic ZS40
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40
Also called as Lumix DMC-FZ45 Lumix DMC-TZ60
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2010-07-21 2014-01-06
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Chip 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 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti alias 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 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Highest boosted ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW images    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Center weighted autofocus    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect autofocus    
Contract detect autofocus    
Phase detect autofocus    
Total focus points - 23
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-600mm (24.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.2 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing range 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch screen    
Display tech - TFT LCD with AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 200 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 2.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance 9.50 m 6.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash    
AE bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
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 (60p/60i/30p), 1280 x 720 (60p/30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format AVCHD Lite MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support    
Headphone support    
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 proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 494 grams (1.09 pounds) 240 grams (0.53 pounds)
Dimensions 120 x 80 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") 111 x 64 x 34mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 300 photographs
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $420 $450