Panasonic ZS10 vs Panasonic ZS40
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Panasonic ZS10 vs Panasonic ZS40 Key Specs
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- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 219g - 105 x 58 x 33mm
- Introduced January 2011
- Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ20 / Lumix DMC-TZ22
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- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- 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
- Launched January 2014
- Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-TZ60
- Superseded the Panasonic ZS35
- Newer Model is Panasonic ZS45
Panasonic ZS10 vs Panasonic ZS40 Overview
Following is a extensive overview of the Panasonic ZS10 and Panasonic ZS40, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and they are both created by Panasonic. There exists a substantial gap among the resolutions of the ZS10 (14MP) and ZS40 (18MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe ZS10 was introduced 3 years earlier than the ZS40 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before going into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise summation of how the ZS10 scores vs the ZS40 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Panasonic ZS10 vs Panasonic ZS40 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic ZS10 Gallery & Panasonic ZS40 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS10 over the Panasonic ZS40
ZS10 | ZS40 | |||
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Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS40 over the Panasonic ZS10
ZS40 | ZS10 | |||
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Launched | January 2014 | January 2011 | More modern by 35 months | |
Manually focus | More accurate focus | |||
Display resolution | 920k | 460k | Sharper display (+460k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic ZS10 and Panasonic ZS40
ZS10 | ZS40 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal display measurements | |
Selfie screen | Neither has selfie screen |
Panasonic ZS10 vs Panasonic ZS40 Physical Comparison
If you're planning to carry around your camera often, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic ZS10 has exterior measurements of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS40 has dimensions of 111mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs).
Analyze the Panasonic ZS10 and Panasonic ZS40 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the ZS10 vs the ZS40.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ZS10 and ZS40 is 91 and 90 respectively.
Panasonic ZS10 vs Panasonic ZS40 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes only by researching a spec sheet. The pic underneath will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the ZS10 and ZS40.
Clearly, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can anticipate the Panasonic ZS40 to provide you with extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics more aggressively. The more aged ZS10 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Panasonic ZS10 vs Panasonic ZS40 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40 |
Also Known as | Lumix DMC-TZ20 / Lumix DMC-TZ22 | Lumix DMC-TZ60 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2011-01-25 | 2014-01-06 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Venus Engine FHD | Venus Engine |
Sensor type | CMOS | 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 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4896 x 3672 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Maximum boosted ISO | - | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | 23 | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-384mm (16.0x) | 24-720mm (30.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/3.3-6.4 |
Macro focus range | 3cm | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 460k dots | 920k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT LCD with AR coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 200k dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 4 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 10.0 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 5.00 m | 6.40 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 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) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | 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 | BuiltIn | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 219 gr (0.48 lbs) | 240 gr (0.53 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 105 x 58 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") | 111 x 64 x 34mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.3") |
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 | 260 shots | 300 shots |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch cost | $350 | $450 |