Panasonic FZ40 vs Sony HX30V
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Panasonic FZ40 vs Sony HX30V 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
- Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FZ45
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-500mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
- 254g - 107 x 62 x 35mm
- Introduced February 2012
- Previous Model is Sony HX20V
- Renewed by Sony HX50V
Panasonic FZ40 vs Sony HX30V Overview
The following is a detailed assessment of the Panasonic FZ40 and Sony HX30V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Panasonic and Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the FZ40 (14MP) and HX30V (18MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe FZ40 was revealed 19 months before the HX30V making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FZ40 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony HX30V being a Compact camera.
Before going in to a more detailed comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the FZ40 matches up versus the HX30V with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Panasonic FZ40 vs Sony HX30V Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V. The full galleries are available at Panasonic FZ40 Gallery and Sony HX30V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ40 over the Sony HX30V
FZ40 | HX30V |
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Reasons to pick Sony HX30V over the Panasonic FZ40
HX30V | FZ40 | |||
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Introduced | February 2012 | July 2010 | Newer by 19 months | |
Display resolution | 922k | 230k | Sharper display (+692k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FZ40 and Sony HX30V
FZ40 | HX30V | |||
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Manual focus | More precise focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical display size | |
Selfie screen | Neither features selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Neither features Touch display |
Panasonic FZ40 vs Sony HX30V Physical Comparison
When you are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic FZ40 enjoys outside dimensions of 120mm x 80mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") having a weight of 494 grams (1.09 lbs) while the Sony HX30V has specifications of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") along with a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).
Compare the Panasonic FZ40 and Sony HX30V in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have during that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the FZ40 against the HX30V.
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the FZ40 and HX30V is 68 and 90 respectively.
Panasonic FZ40 vs Sony HX30V Sensor Comparison
Often, it is difficult to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions just by checking technical specs. The picture below might give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the FZ40 and HX30V.
As you can tell, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You should expect to see the Sony HX30V to resolve greater detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images much more aggressively. The more aged FZ40 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.
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Panasonic FZ40 vs Sony HX30V Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Panasonic | Sony |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V |
Also Known as | Lumix DMC-FZ45 | - |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2010-07-21 | 2012-02-28 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Venus Engine HD II | BIONZ |
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 | 18 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4896 x 3672 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-600mm (24.0x) | 25-500mm (20.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.8-5.2 | f/3.2-5.8 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 922 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen technology | - | XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60s | 30s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shutter rate | 2.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 9.50 m | 7.10 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | AVCHD Lite | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic 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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 494g (1.09 pounds) | 254g (0.56 pounds) |
Dimensions | 120 x 80 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") | 107 x 62 x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | - | 320 shots |
Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | NP-BG1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures)) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | One | One |
Price at release | $420 | $420 |