Panasonic TS10 vs Panasonic ZS40
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Panasonic TS10 vs Panasonic ZS40 Key Specs
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- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-140mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
- 188g - 99 x 63 x 24mm
- Launched January 2010
- Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FT10
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- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
- 240g - 111 x 64 x 34mm
- Announced January 2014
- Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-TZ60
- Succeeded the Panasonic ZS35
- Successor is Panasonic ZS45
Panasonic TS10 vs Panasonic ZS40 Overview
Lets look more closely at the Panasonic TS10 versus Panasonic ZS40, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are produced by Panasonic. There exists a noticeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the TS10 (14MP) and ZS40 (18MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe TS10 was manufactured 5 years prior to the ZS40 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before getting into a in depth comparison, here is a short highlight of how the TS10 scores against the ZS40 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Panasonic TS10 vs Panasonic ZS40 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic TS10 Gallery & Panasonic ZS40 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS10 over the Panasonic ZS40
TS10 | ZS40 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS40 over the Panasonic TS10
ZS40 | TS10 | |||
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Announced | January 2014 | January 2010 | Fresher by 48 months | |
Focus manually | Dial accurate focusing | |||
Display dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 920k | 230k | Crisper display (+690k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic TS10 and Panasonic ZS40
TS10 | ZS40 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Absent Touch display |
Panasonic TS10 vs Panasonic ZS40 Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to carry your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic TS10 comes with outer measurements of 99mm x 63mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS40 has specifications of 111mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs).
See the Panasonic TS10 versus Panasonic ZS40 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose at the time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the TS10 compared to the ZS40.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TS10 and ZS40 is 93 and 90 respectively.
Panasonic TS10 vs Panasonic ZS40 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is very difficult to visualize the gap between sensor sizing simply by looking at specifications. The photograph below will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the TS10 and ZS40.
To sum up, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can anticipate the Panasonic ZS40 to give you more detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics more aggressively. The older TS10 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Panasonic TS10 vs Panasonic ZS40 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40 |
Also called | Lumix DMC-FT10 | Lumix DMC-TZ60 |
Type | Waterproof | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2010-01-21 | 2014-01-06 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Venus Engine IV | Venus Engine |
Sensor type | CCD | 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 megapixels | 18 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4896 x 3672 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Highest enhanced ISO | - | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 35-140mm (4.0x) | 24-720mm (30.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.5-5.6 | f/3.3-6.4 |
Macro focusing distance | 10cm | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 920 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display technology | - | TFT LCD with AR coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 200 thousand dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60s | 4s |
Max shutter speed | 1/1600s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 2.0 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.90 m | 6.40 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off |
External flash | ||
AE 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 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 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 file format | Motion JPEG | 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 | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 188 grams (0.41 lbs) | 240 grams (0.53 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 99 x 63 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") | 111 x 64 x 34mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 |
Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail pricing | $249 | $450 |