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Panasonic ZS10 vs Panasonic ZS40

Portability
91
Imaging
37
Features
46
Overall
40
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40 front
Portability
90
Imaging
43
Features
58
Overall
49

Panasonic ZS10 vs Panasonic ZS40 Key Specs

Panasonic ZS10
(Full Review)
  • 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
Panasonic ZS40
(Full Review)
  • 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  • Superseded the Panasonic ZS35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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS10 over the Panasonic ZS40

 ZS10 ZS40 
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS40 over the Panasonic ZS10

 ZS40 ZS10 
LaunchedJanuary 2014January 2011More modern by 35 months
Manually focus More accurate focus
Display resolution920k460kSharper display (+460k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic ZS10 and Panasonic ZS40

 ZS10 ZS40 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic ZS10 vs Panasonic ZS40 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ZS10 and ZS40 is 91 and 90 respectively.

Panasonic ZS10 vs Panasonic ZS40 top view buttons comparison

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.

Panasonic ZS10 vs Panasonic ZS40 sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS10 vs Panasonic ZS40 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS10 vs Panasonic ZS40 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZS10 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic ZS40 Portrait photography highlights
30
MP count good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
52
has manual focus
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
provides face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZS10 Street photography details
Panasonic ZS40 Street photography details
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with focus by touch
lighter than competition (219g)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
69
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
lighter than average (240g)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZS10 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic ZS40 as a Sports photography camera
47
great zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
supports tracking focus
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery pack (260 per charge)
no phase detect autofocus
54
long zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (18MP)
provides tracking autofocus
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic ZS10
Travel photography with Panasonic ZS40
67
lighter than competition (219 grams)
comes with focus by touch
MP count good (14MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
very long reach (384mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
low battery pack (260 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
69
lighter than average (240g)
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
great zoom (720mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS10
Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS40
42
quite wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
low battery pack (260 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse mode
56
has manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (18MP)
saves RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZS10 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic ZS40 as a Vlogging camera
34
quite wide (24mm)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (219g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have mic support
34
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average (240g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
does not have external mic socket
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Panasonic ZS10 vs Panasonic ZS40 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS10 and Panasonic ZS40
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40
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