Panasonic ZS40 vs Pentax RZ18
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Panasonic ZS40 vs Pentax RZ18 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand 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
- Older Model is Panasonic ZS35
- Later Model is Panasonic ZS45
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
- 178g - 97 x 61 x 33mm
- Launched September 2011
Panasonic ZS40 vs Pentax RZ18 Overview
Here, we are contrasting the Panasonic ZS40 and Pentax RZ18, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the ZS40 (18MP) and the RZ18 (16MP) is fairly similar and both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe ZS40 was brought out 2 years later than the RZ18 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before diving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the ZS40 scores versus the RZ18 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Panasonic ZS40 vs Pentax RZ18 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40 & Pentax Optio RZ18. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic ZS40 Gallery & Pentax RZ18 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS40 over the Pentax RZ18
ZS40 | RZ18 | |||
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Launched | January 2014 | September 2011 | More recent by 29 months | |
Display resolution | 920k | 460k | Crisper display (+460k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax RZ18 over the Panasonic ZS40
RZ18 | ZS40 |
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Common features in the Panasonic ZS40 and Pentax RZ18
ZS40 | RZ18 | |||
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Manually focus | More accurate focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display size | 3" | 3" | Same display sizing | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Lack of Touch friendly display |
Panasonic ZS40 vs Pentax RZ18 Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic ZS40 provides physical measurements of 111mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs) and the Pentax RZ18 has dimensions of 97mm x 61mm x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).
Check the Panasonic ZS40 and Pentax RZ18 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the ZS40 versus the RZ18.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ZS40 and RZ18 is 90 and 92 respectively.
Panasonic ZS40 vs Pentax RZ18 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it's hard to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reading a spec sheet. The visual underneath might give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the ZS40 and RZ18.
As you can see, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can anticipate the Panasonic ZS40 to deliver greater detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more modern ZS40 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.
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Panasonic ZS40 vs Pentax RZ18 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40 | Pentax Optio RZ18 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40 | Pentax Optio RZ18 |
Also Known as | Lumix DMC-TZ60 | - |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2014-01-06 | 2011-09-12 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Venus Engine | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 18 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4896 x 3672 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | 6400 | - |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 23 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-720mm (30.0x) | 25-450mm (18.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.3-6.4 | f/3.5-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 3cm | 4cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 920k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display tech | TFT LCD with AR coating | TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective 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 per second | 1.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.40 m | 2.80 m |
Flash modes | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p/60i/30p), 1280 x 720 (60p/30p), 640 x 480 (30p) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | Motion JPEG |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 240g (0.53 lb) | 178g (0.39 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 111 x 64 x 34mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.3") | 97 x 61 x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 300 images | - |
Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | - | D-LI92 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail cost | $450 | $210 |