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Panasonic FZ40 vs Panasonic ZS70

Portability
68
Imaging
37
Features
40
Overall
38
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70 front
Portability
87
Imaging
47
Features
70
Overall
56

Panasonic FZ40 vs Panasonic ZS70 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
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FZ45
Panasonic ZS70
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 322g - 112 x 67 x 41mm
  • Released April 2017
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ90
  • Replaced the Panasonic ZS60
  • Newer Model is Panasonic ZS80
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Panasonic FZ40 vs Panasonic ZS70 Overview

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Panasonic FZ40 vs Panasonic ZS70, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both of them are manufactured by Panasonic. There exists a crucial gap among the sensor resolutions of the FZ40 (14MP) and ZS70 (20MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FZ40 was introduced 7 years before the ZS70 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FZ40 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS70 being a Compact camera.

Before delving right into a full comparison, here is a short summation of how the FZ40 grades vs the ZS70 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ40 over the Panasonic ZS70

 FZ40 ZS70 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS70 over the Panasonic FZ40

 ZS70 FZ40 
ReleasedApril 2017July 2010Newer by 82 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1040k230kClearer screen (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Panasonic FZ40 and Panasonic ZS70

 FZ40 ZS70 
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen sizing

Panasonic FZ40 vs Panasonic ZS70 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic FZ40 provides outer 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 ZS70 has sizing of 112mm x 67mm x 41mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") having a weight of 322 grams (0.71 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the FZ40 vs the ZS70.

Panasonic FZ40 vs Panasonic ZS70 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FZ40 and ZS70 is 68 and 87 respectively.

Panasonic FZ40 vs Panasonic ZS70 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ40 vs Panasonic ZS70 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very difficult to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions merely by checking out technical specs. The image here will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the FZ40 and ZS70.

As you can tell, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Panasonic ZS70 to show greater detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs more aggressively. The more aged FZ40 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic FZ40 vs Panasonic ZS70 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ40 vs Panasonic ZS70 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ40 vs Panasonic ZS70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ40 Portrait photography info
Panasonic ZS70 Portrait photography info
46
you can focus manually
good megapixels (14MP)
saves RAW formats
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
54
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (20MP)
provides face detection focus
saves RAW files
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FZ40
Street photography with Panasonic ZS70
51
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition in class (494 grams)
76
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
features touch focus
small sensor (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ40 Sports photography advice
Panasonic ZS70 Sports photography advice
43
excellent zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
slow fps (2.0 fps)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
61
long zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
silent shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
good battery (380 CIPA)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ40 Travel photography details
Panasonic ZS70 Travel photography details
54
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
very long reach (600mm)
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (494g)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
79
good battery (380 CIPA)
features touch focus
megapixel count decent (20MP)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
reasonably wide (24mm)
long zoom (720mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ40 Landscape photography information
Panasonic ZS70 Landscape photography information
51
you can focus manually
quite wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
saves RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no Timelapse mode
62
focusing manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
saves RAW files
good battery (380 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
small sensor (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ40 Vlogging info
Panasonic ZS70 Vlogging info
23
quite wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (494g)
74
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
does not have external mic socket
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Panasonic FZ40 vs Panasonic ZS70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ40 and Panasonic ZS70
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70
General Information
Company Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70
Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FZ45 Lumix DMC-TZ90
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2010-07-21 2017-04-19
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine HD II Venus Engine
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 5184 x 3888
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Maximum boosted ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 49
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-600mm (24.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.2 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus range 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,166k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.46x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Maximum silent shutter speed - 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 2.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 9.50 m 5.60 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options 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
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) 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video file format AVCHD Lite 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 None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 494 gr (1.09 lb) 322 gr (0.71 lb)
Physical dimensions 120 x 80 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") 112 x 67 x 41mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6")
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 - 380 shots
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures)) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 3 shots / 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $420 $450