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Panasonic ZS40 vs Pentax Q

Portability
90
Imaging
43
Features
58
Overall
49
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40 front
 
Pentax Q front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
47
Overall
39

Panasonic ZS40 vs Pentax Q Key Specs

Panasonic ZS40
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 240g - 111 x 64 x 34mm
  • Introduced January 2014
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-TZ60
  • Older Model is Panasonic ZS35
  • Successor is Panasonic ZS45
Pentax Q
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax Q Mount
  • 180g - 98 x 57 x 31mm
  • Introduced June 2011
  • Updated by Pentax Q10
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Panasonic ZS40 vs Pentax Q Overview

The following is a in depth review of the Panasonic ZS40 vs Pentax Q, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Panasonic and Pentax. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the ZS40 (18MP) and Q (12MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ZS40 was launched 2 years after the Q which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic ZS40 being a Compact camera and the Pentax Q being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving into a detailed comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the ZS40 matches up versus the Q in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS40 over the Pentax Q

 ZS40 Q 
IntroducedJanuary 2014June 2011Newer by 31 months
Display resolution920k460kSharper display (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax Q over the Panasonic ZS40

 Q ZS40 

Common features in the Panasonic ZS40 and Pentax Q

 ZS40 Q 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display size
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

Panasonic ZS40 vs Pentax Q Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic ZS40 has outside dimensions of 111mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs) while the Pentax Q has sizing of 98mm x 57mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") with a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the ZS40 compared to the Q.

Panasonic ZS40 vs Pentax Q size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the ZS40 and Q is 90 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic ZS40 vs Pentax Q top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS40 vs Pentax Q Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very tough to see the gap between sensor dimensions merely by checking a spec sheet. The picture here should offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the ZS40 and Q.

Clearly, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Panasonic ZS40 to give extra detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images more aggressively. The more modern ZS40 will have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Panasonic ZS40 vs Pentax Q sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS40 vs Pentax Q Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS40 vs Pentax Q Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZS40 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax Q as a Portrait photography camera
52
has manual focus
good MP (18 megapixels)
includes face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
45
you can focus manually
above average flash sync (1/2,000 seconds)
delivers RAW formats
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZS40 Street photography info
Pentax Q Street photography info
69
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
lighter than competition (240 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
69
image stabilization (Sensor based)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than average (180 grams)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZS40 Sports photography features
Pentax Q Sports photography features
54
long zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (18 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
31
image stabilization (Sensor based)
comes with tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery life (230 shots)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZS40 Travel photography details
Pentax Q Travel photography details
69
lighter than competition (240 grams)
good MP (18MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
long zoom (720mm)
missing Timelapse mode
does not offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
57
lighter than average (180 grams)
flash built-in
no Timelapse function
low battery life (230 per charge)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic ZS40 Landscape photography information
Pentax Q Landscape photography information
56
has manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (18 megapixels)
supports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
missing Timelapse mode
51
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Pentax Q mount)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
delivers RAW formats
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery life (230 CIPA)
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZS40 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax Q as a Vlogging camera
34
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (240g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not offer selfie friendly display
missing microphone support
34
image stabilization (Sensor based)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average (180 grams)
does not have selfie friendly screen
no microphone port
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Panasonic ZS40 vs Pentax Q Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS40 and Pentax Q
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40Pentax Q
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40 Pentax Q
Also referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ60 -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2014-01-06 2011-06-23
Body design Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 18MP 12MP
Anti alias 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 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 23 25
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Pentax Q
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) -
Max aperture f/3.3-6.4 -
Macro focusing range 3cm -
Total lenses - 8
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 920k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech TFT LCD with AR coating TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 200k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 6.40 m 5.60 m
Flash modes Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Trailing-curtain sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/2000 secs
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 (30 fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 240 gr (0.53 pounds) 180 gr (0.40 pounds)
Physical dimensions 111 x 64 x 34mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.3") 98 x 57 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 47
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 20.2
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.1
DXO Low light rating not tested 189
Other
Battery life 300 shots 230 shots
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - D-LI68
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $450 $695