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Panasonic ZS40 vs Samsung DV300F

Portability
90 Imaging
42 Features
58 Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40 front
 
Samsung DV300F front
Portability
96 Imaging
39 Features
33 Overall
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Panasonic ZS40 vs Samsung DV300F Key Specs

Panasonic ZS40
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Released January 2014
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ60
  • Old Model is Panasonic ZS35
  • Successor is Panasonic ZS45
Samsung DV300F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.5-6.3) lens
  • 133g - 95 x 57 x 18mm
  • Announced January 2012
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Panasonic ZS40 vs Samsung DV300F Overview

Below, we are looking at the Panasonic ZS40 and Samsung DV300F, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Panasonic and Samsung. The image resolution of the ZS40 (18MP) and the DV300F (16MP) is very close and they use the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ZS40 was launched 2 years after the DV300F which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a detailed comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the ZS40 grades vs the DV300F when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS40 over the Samsung DV300F

          

          

            
 ZS40 DV300F 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014January 2012More modern by 25 months
Manual focus  Dial accurate focusing
Display resolution920k460kSharper display (+460k dot)
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Samsung DV300F over the Panasonic ZS40

          

          

            
 DV300F ZS40 
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Panasonic ZS40 and Samsung DV300F

          

          

            
 ZS40 DV300F 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurements
Selfie screen  Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display  Neither comes with Touch friendly display
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Panasonic ZS40 vs Samsung DV300F Physical Comparison

          

          

            
For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic ZS40 comes with exterior measurements 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 Samsung DV300F has dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).
Analyze the Panasonic ZS40 and Samsung DV300F in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the ZS40 vs the DV300F.
Panasonic ZS40 vs Samsung DV300F size comparison
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ZS40 and DV300F is 90 and 96 respectively.
Panasonic ZS40 vs Samsung DV300F top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Panasonic ZS40 vs Samsung DV300F Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
More often than not, it can be hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizes only by viewing a spec sheet. The pic below might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the ZS40 and DV300F.
Clearly, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Panasonic ZS40 to result in extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos much more aggressively. The younger ZS40 will have an edge in sensor innovation.

            Panasonic ZS40 vs Samsung DV300F sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Panasonic ZS40 vs Samsung DV300F Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Panasonic ZS40 vs Samsung DV300F Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
Panasonic ZS40 Portrait photography information
Samsung DV300F Portrait photography information
51
 manual focus
 decent MP (18MP)
 offers face detect focus
 supports RAW files
 external flash not possible
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
34
 megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
 offers face detect autofocus
 lack of manual focus
 no manual mode
 can't use external flash
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
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Street Comparison
Panasonic ZS40 Street photography factors
Samsung DV300F Street photography factors
69
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 supports RAW files
 lighter than competition in class (240 grams)
 no articulating screen
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
63
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than average (133g)
 screen does not articulate
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
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Sports Comparison
Panasonic ZS40 Sports photography details
Samsung DV300F Sports photography details
54
 great zoom range (24-720mm  30.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 decent MP (18MP)
 offers tracking focus
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 has no phase detect auto focus
44
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count decent (16MP)
 offers tracking focus
 lack of shutter priority mode
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Panasonic ZS40 Travel photography factors
Samsung DV300F Travel photography factors
69
 lighter than competition in class (240 grams)
 decent MP (18MP)
 has built in flash
 really wide (24mm)
 very long zoom (720mm)
 lack of Time Lapse mode
 does not have selfie friendly screen
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
69
 lighter than average (133 grams)
 megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 really wide (25mm)
 lack of Timelapse function
 does not have selfie friendly screen
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS40
Landscape photography with Samsung DV300F
55
 manual focus
 really wide (24mm)
 screen size is good (3 inch)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 decent MP (18MP)
 supports RAW files
 cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lack of Time Lapse mode
43
 really wide (25mm)
 nice screen size (3 inch)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count decent (16MP)
 lack of manual focus
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
 no manual mode
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
 lack of Timelapse function
Photography Glossary
Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Panasonic ZS40
Vlogging with Samsung DV300F
34
 really wide (24mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 offers face detect focus
 video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 lighter than competition in class (240 grams)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
 does not have selfie friendly screen
 lack of mic jack
33
 really wide (25mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 offers face detect autofocus
 lighter than average (133g)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
 does not have selfie friendly screen
 low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
 lack of microphone jack
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Panasonic ZS40 vs Samsung DV300F Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS40 and Samsung DV300F
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40Samsung DV300F
General Information
Company Panasonic Samsung
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40 Samsung DV300F
Also Known as Lumix DMC-TZ60 -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2014-01-06 2012-01-02
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
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 18 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4896 x 3672 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Touch focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Center weighted autofocus    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detection autofocus    
Contract detection autofocus    
Phase detection autofocus    
Number of focus points 23 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-6.4 f/2.5-6.3
Macro focus range 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 920k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Screen tech TFT LCD with AR coating TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 200k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 16 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range 6.40 m 4.10 m
Flash options Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash    
Auto exposure 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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, H.264
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 Optional
Physical
Environment seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 240g (0.53 lbs) 133g (0.29 lbs)
Dimensions 111 x 64 x 34mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.3") 95 x 57 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
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 pictures -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model - BP88
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse feature    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal MicroSD, MicroSDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $450 $200