Panasonic ZS40 vs Pentax MX-1
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Panasonic ZS40 vs Pentax MX-1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase 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
- Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-TZ60
- Older Model is Panasonic ZS35
- Later Model is Panasonic ZS45
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-112mm (F1.8-2.5) lens
- 391g - 122 x 61 x 51mm
- Revealed July 2013
Panasonic ZS40 vs Pentax MX-1 Overview
Below, we will be reviewing the Panasonic ZS40 and Pentax MX-1, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a sizable gap among the image resolutions of the ZS40 (18MP) and MX-1 (12MP) and the ZS40 (1/2.3") and MX-1 (1/1.7") feature totally different sensor sizing.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe ZS40 was unveiled 7 months after the MX-1 so they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before going straight into a detailed comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the ZS40 matches up vs the MX-1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Panasonic ZS40 vs Pentax MX-1 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40 & Pentax MX-1. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic ZS40 Gallery & Pentax MX-1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS40 over the Pentax MX-1
ZS40 | MX-1 | |||
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Revealed | January 2014 | July 2013 | Newer by 7 months |
Reasons to pick Pentax MX-1 over the Panasonic ZS40
MX-1 | ZS40 | |||
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Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Common features in the Panasonic ZS40 and Pentax MX-1
ZS40 | MX-1 | |||
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Manually focus | Dial accurate focus | |||
Screen dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical screen measurement | |
Screen resolution | 920k | 920k | Identical screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither features selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Neither features Touch screen |
Panasonic ZS40 vs Pentax MX-1 Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to travel with your camera, you have to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic ZS40 enjoys outside dimensions of 111mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs) whilst the Pentax MX-1 has proportions of 122mm x 61mm x 51mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 2.0") along with a weight of 391 grams (0.86 lbs).
Examine the Panasonic ZS40 and Pentax MX-1 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the ZS40 compared to the MX-1.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ZS40 and MX-1 is 90 and 84 respectively.
Panasonic ZS40 vs Pentax MX-1 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it's difficult to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions merely by seeing specifications. The pic underneath should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the ZS40 and MX-1.
To sum up, the 2 cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The ZS40 with its smaller sensor will make shooting shallow DOF more challenging and the Panasonic ZS40 will show more detail having an extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots much more aggressively. The younger ZS40 will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.
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Panasonic ZS40 vs Pentax MX-1 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40 | Pentax MX-1 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40 | Pentax MX-1 |
Also referred to as | Lumix DMC-TZ60 | - |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2014-01-06 | 2013-07-01 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Venus Engine | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/1.7" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 7.44 x 5.58mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 41.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 18 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4896 x 3672 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 6400 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 23 | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-720mm (30.0x) | 28-112mm (4.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.3-6.4 | f/1.8-2.5 |
Macro focusing range | 3cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 4.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 920k dots | 920k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display technology | TFT LCD with AR coating | TFT LCD with AR coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 200k dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 30 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/8000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 10.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.40 m | 12.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Speed sync, Trailing Curtain sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p/60i/30p), 1280 x 720 (60p/30p), 640 x 480 (30p) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 240 gr (0.53 lb) | 391 gr (0.86 lb) |
Dimensions | 111 x 64 x 34mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.3") | 122 x 61 x 51mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 2.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | 49 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 20.4 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 11.3 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 208 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 300 photographs | 290 photographs |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | D-Li-106 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at launch | $450 | $400 |