Panasonic FZ40 vs Sigma SD1 Merrill
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Panasonic FZ40 vs Sigma SD1 Merrill 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
- Released July 2010
- Other Name is Lumix DMC-FZ45
(Full Review)
- 15MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- No Video
- Sigma SA Mount
- 790g - 146 x 113 x 80mm
- Launched April 2012
- Superseded the Sigma SD1
Panasonic FZ40 vs Sigma SD1 Merrill Overview
Here is a detailed comparison of the Panasonic FZ40 vs Sigma SD1 Merrill, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by brands Panasonic and Sigma. The sensor resolution of the FZ40 (14MP) and the SD1 Merrill (15MP) is relatively similar but the FZ40 (1/2.3") and SD1 Merrill (APS-C) have different sensor sizing.
Nikon Coolpix camera search on Google skyrockets by 8,500%The FZ40 was unveiled 20 months prior to the SD1 Merrill which makes them a generation apart from one another. The two cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FZ40 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sigma SD1 Merrill being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before delving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a quick view of how the FZ40 scores vs the SD1 Merrill in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Panasonic FZ40 vs Sigma SD1 Merrill Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40 & Sigma SD1 Merrill. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic FZ40 Gallery & Sigma SD1 Merrill Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ40 over the Sigma SD1 Merrill
FZ40 | SD1 Merrill |
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Reasons to pick Sigma SD1 Merrill over the Panasonic FZ40
SD1 Merrill | FZ40 | |||
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Launched | April 2012 | July 2010 | Fresher by 20 months | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FZ40 and Sigma SD1 Merrill
FZ40 | SD1 Merrill | |||
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Manually focus | Very exact focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen size | 3" | 3" | Same screen measurement | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Lacking Touch friendly screen |
Panasonic FZ40 vs Sigma SD1 Merrill Physical Comparison
When you are going to carry your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FZ40 provides outside 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 Sigma SD1 Merrill has proportions of 146mm x 113mm x 80mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.1") with a weight of 790 grams (1.74 lbs).
See the Panasonic FZ40 vs Sigma SD1 Merrill in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the FZ40 vs the SD1 Merrill.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FZ40 and SD1 Merrill is 68 and 57 respectively.
Panasonic FZ40 vs Sigma SD1 Merrill Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is very hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing purely by going over a spec sheet. The photograph underneath may provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the FZ40 and SD1 Merrill.
As you can see, each of the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The FZ40 with its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF trickier and the Sigma SD1 Merrill will deliver greater detail having an extra 1MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The older FZ40 is going to be behind in sensor technology.
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Panasonic FZ40 vs Sigma SD1 Merrill Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40 | Sigma SD1 Merrill | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Panasonic | Sigma |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40 | Sigma SD1 Merrill |
Other name | Lumix DMC-FZ45 | - |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Advanced DSLR |
Released | 2010-07-21 | 2012-04-10 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Venus Engine HD II | Dual True II |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS (Foveon X3) |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 24 x 16mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 384.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 15MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Maximum resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4800 x 3200 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | Sigma SA |
Lens zoom range | 25-600mm (24.0x) | - |
Maximum aperture | f/2.8-5.2 | - |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | - |
Amount of lenses | - | 76 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 230k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 96 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.64x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | - |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | - |
Continuous shooting speed | 2.0 frames per second | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 9.50 m | no built-in flash |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | no built-in flash |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
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) | - |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | None |
Video data format | AVCHD Lite | - |
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 pounds) | 790g (1.74 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 120 x 80 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") | 146 x 113 x 80mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.1") |
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 | ||
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures)) | Yes |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | Compact Flash (Type I, UDMA compatible) |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at launch | $420 | $2,339 |