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Panasonic ZS40 vs Panasonic ZS70

Portability
90
Imaging
43
Features
58
Overall
49
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70 front
Portability
87
Imaging
47
Features
70
Overall
56

Panasonic ZS40 vs Panasonic ZS70 Key Specs

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
  • Revealed January 2014
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ60
  • Old Model is Panasonic ZS35
  • Replacement is Panasonic ZS45
Panasonic ZS70
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 322g - 112 x 67 x 41mm
  • Announced April 2017
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ90
  • Replaced the Panasonic ZS60
  • Replacement is Panasonic ZS80
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Panasonic ZS40 vs Panasonic ZS70 Overview

On this page, we are reviewing the Panasonic ZS40 vs Panasonic ZS70, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both are manufactured by Panasonic. The image resolution of the ZS40 (18MP) and the ZS70 (20MP) is very similar and both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ZS40 was unveiled 4 years before the ZS70 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a full comparison, here is a short view of how the ZS40 grades versus the ZS70 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS40 over the Panasonic ZS70

 ZS40 ZS70 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS70 over the Panasonic ZS40

 ZS70 ZS40 
AnnouncedApril 2017January 2014More modern by 39 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1040k920kSharper display (+120k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Panasonic ZS40 and Panasonic ZS70

 ZS40 ZS70 
Manual focus Very exact focus
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display size

Panasonic ZS40 vs Panasonic ZS70 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera often, you need to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic ZS40 provides external measurements of 111mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS70 has measurements of 112mm x 67mm x 41mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") with a weight of 322 grams (0.71 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic ZS40 vs Panasonic ZS70 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with at the time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the ZS40 against the ZS70.

Panasonic ZS40 vs Panasonic ZS70 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the ZS40 and ZS70 is 90 and 87 respectively.

Panasonic ZS40 vs Panasonic ZS70 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS40 vs Panasonic ZS70 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is tough to envision the difference between sensor sizes only by going over technical specs. The image here will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the ZS40 and ZS70.

As you can tell, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Panasonic ZS70 to offer extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more aged ZS40 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Panasonic ZS40 vs Panasonic ZS70 sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS40 vs Panasonic ZS70 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS40 vs Panasonic ZS70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZS40 Portrait photography features
Panasonic ZS70 Portrait photography features
52
you can focus manually
decent MP (18 megapixels)
features face detection focusing
saves RAW files
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
54
focusing manually
good resolution (20 megapixels)
provides face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZS40 Street photography highlights
Panasonic ZS70 Street photography highlights
69
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
lighter than competition in class (240g)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
76
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
comes with touch focus
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZS40 Sports photography features
Panasonic ZS70 Sports photography features
54
long zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
61
excellent zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
quiet shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20MP)
provides tracking autofocus
great battery (380 per charge)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic ZS40
Travel photography with Panasonic ZS70
69
lighter than competition in class (240 grams)
decent MP (18MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
long zoom (720mm)
no Time Lapse mode
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
79
great battery (380 CIPA)
comes with touch focus
good resolution (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
quite wide (24mm)
long zoom (720mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic ZS40 Landscape photography details
Panasonic ZS70 Landscape photography details
56
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18 megapixels)
saves RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no Time Lapse mode
62
focusing manually
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20MP)
saves RAW files
great battery (380 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZS40 Vlogging information
Panasonic ZS70 Vlogging information
34
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (240g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
no external mic support
74
quite wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have external microphone port
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Panasonic ZS40 vs Panasonic ZS70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS40 and Panasonic ZS70
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70
General Information
Make Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70
Also Known as Lumix DMC-TZ60 Lumix DMC-TZ90
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2014-01-06 2017-04-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine Venus Engine
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 18MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4896 x 3672 5184 x 3888
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Max boosted ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 23 49
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-6.4 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus distance 3cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 920k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech TFT LCD with AR coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 200k dot 1,166k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.46x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Maximum quiet shutter speed - 1/16000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 6.40 m 5.60 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options 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
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 (60p/60i/30p), 1280 x 720 (60p/30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 lbs) 322 gr (0.71 lbs)
Physical dimensions 111 x 64 x 34mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.3") 112 x 67 x 41mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6")
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 300 photos 380 photos
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 3 shots / 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $450 $450