Panasonic ZS40 vs Panasonic ZS45
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Panasonic ZS40 vs Panasonic ZS45 Key Specs
(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
- Revealed January 2014
- Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-TZ60
- Succeeded the Panasonic ZS35
- Replacement is Panasonic ZS45
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
- 249g - 108 x 60 x 32mm
- Announced January 2015
- Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-TZ57
- Superseded the Panasonic ZS40
- Successor is Panasonic ZS50
Panasonic ZS40 vs Panasonic ZS45 Overview
Here is a comprehensive overview of the Panasonic ZS40 and Panasonic ZS45, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both are offered by Panasonic. The resolution of the ZS40 (18MP) and the ZS45 (16MP) is relatively close and they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe ZS40 was announced 12 months before the ZS45 which means that they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the ZS40 grades vs the ZS45 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Panasonic ZS40 vs Panasonic ZS45 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic ZS40 Gallery and Panasonic ZS45 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS40 over the Panasonic ZS45
ZS40 | ZS45 | |||
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Manually focus | Very precise focus |
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS45 over the Panasonic ZS40
ZS45 | ZS40 | |||
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Announced | January 2015 | January 2014 | Fresher by 12 months | |
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen resolution | 1040k | 920k | Sharper screen (+120k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic ZS40 and Panasonic ZS45
ZS40 | ZS45 | |||
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Screen sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent screen measurement | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Lack of Touch friendly screen |
Panasonic ZS40 vs Panasonic ZS45 Physical Comparison
When you are intending to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic ZS40 has physical measurements of 111mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS45 has dimensions of 108mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).
Look at the Panasonic ZS40 and Panasonic ZS45 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the ZS40 and the ZS45.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ZS40 and ZS45 is 90 and 91 respectively.
Panasonic ZS40 vs Panasonic ZS45 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it can be difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing just by looking through specs. The photograph underneath might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the ZS40 and ZS45.
All in all, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should count on the Panasonic ZS40 to provide you with more detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots far more aggressively. The older ZS40 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.
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Panasonic ZS40 vs Panasonic ZS45 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45 |
Otherwise known as | Lumix DMC-TZ60 | Lumix DMC-TZ57 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2014-01-06 | 2015-01-06 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Venus Engine | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 18MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4896 x 3672 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Highest enhanced ISO | 6400 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | 23 | 21 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-720mm (30.0x) | 24-480mm (20.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.3-6.4 | f/3.3-6.4 |
Macro focus distance | 3cm | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 920k dot | 1,040k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display tech | TFT LCD with AR coating | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 200k dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4 seconds | 4 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 10.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 6.40 m | 6.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p/60i/30p), 1280 x 720 (60p/30p), 640 x 480 (30p) | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 240 gr (0.53 lb) | 249 gr (0.55 lb) |
Dimensions | 111 x 64 x 34mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.3") | 108 x 60 x 32mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") |
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 | 300 images | 350 images |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail pricing | $450 | $300 |