Panasonic ZS40 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera
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Panasonic ZS40 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Key Specs
(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
- Released January 2014
- Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-TZ60
- Older Model is Panasonic ZS35
- Later Model is Panasonic ZS45
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 4.8" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 23-481mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 300g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
- Revealed February 2013
- Alternative Name is Wi-Fi
Photography Glossary Panasonic ZS40 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Overview
Lets examine more closely at the Panasonic ZS40 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Panasonic and Samsung. The image resolution of the ZS40 (18MP) and the Galaxy Camera (16MP) is pretty well matched and they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe ZS40 was manufactured 11 months after the Galaxy Camera which means that they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before going straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the ZS40 matches up vs the Galaxy Camera when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS40 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera
| ZS40 | Galaxy Camera | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | January 2014 |  | February 2013 | More modern by 11 months |
Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera over the Panasonic ZS40
| Galaxy Camera | ZS40 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen dimension | 4.8" |  | 3" | Bigger screen (+1.8") |
| Screen resolution | 922k |  | 920k | Sharper screen (+2k dot) |
| Touch friendly screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Panasonic ZS40 and Samsung Galaxy Camera
| ZS40 | Galaxy Camera | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Dial exact focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither contains selfie screen |
Panasonic ZS40 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic ZS40 has got outside measurements of 111mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs) while the Samsung Galaxy Camera has dimensions of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs).
Compare the Panasonic ZS40 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the ZS40 versus the Galaxy Camera.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ZS40 and Galaxy Camera is 90 and 90 respectively.
Panasonic ZS40 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is hard to picture the difference between sensor sizes purely by checking a spec sheet. The picture here should provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the ZS40 and Galaxy Camera.
Clearly, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You can expect the Panasonic ZS40 to give extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The newer ZS40 provides an edge when it comes to sensor technology.
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Panasonic ZS40 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40 | Samsung Galaxy Camera | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Panasonic | Samsung |
| Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40 | Samsung Galaxy Camera |
| Also called | Lumix DMC-TZ60 | Wi-Fi |
| Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Released | 2014-01-06 | 2013-02-19 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | Venus Engine | 1.4GHz Quad-Core |
| 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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 18 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
| Maximum resolution | 4896 x 3672 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
| Maximum boosted ISO | 6400 | - |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Total focus points | 23 | - |
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 24-720mm (30.0x) | 23-481mm (20.9x) |
| Highest aperture | f/3.3-6.4 | f/2.8-5.9 |
| Macro focusing distance | 3cm | - |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 3" | 4.8" |
| Resolution of screen | 920 thousand dots | 922 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Screen tech | TFT LCD with AR coating | 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
| Viewfinder resolution | 200 thousand dots | - |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 4s | 16s |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
| Continuous shooting rate | 10.0 frames/s | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 6.40 m | - |
| Flash settings | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off | - |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p/60i/30p), 1280 x 720 (60p/30p), 640 x 480 (30p) | 1920 x 1080 |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Microphone support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | none |
| GPS | BuiltIn | BuiltIn |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 240 gr (0.53 pounds) | 300 gr (0.66 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 111 x 64 x 34mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.3") | 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around 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 | - |
| Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | - |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Price at launch | $450 | $450 |