Panasonic ZS40 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
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Panasonic ZS40 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Key Specs
(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
- Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ60
- Succeeded the Panasonic ZS35
- Later Model is Panasonic ZS45
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 4.8" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 23-481mm (F) lens
- 305g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
- Announced August 2012

Panasonic ZS40 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Overview
Its time to take a closer look at the Panasonic ZS40 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Panasonic and Samsung. The resolution of the ZS40 (18MP) and the Galaxy Camera 4G (16MP) is very well matched and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The ZS40 was brought out 17 months after the Galaxy Camera 4G making them a generation away from one another. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before going into a thorough comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the ZS40 scores versus the Galaxy Camera 4G with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Panasonic ZS40 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic ZS40 Gallery and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS40 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
ZS40 | Galaxy Camera 4G | |||
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Announced | January 2014 | ![]() | August 2012 | Newer by 17 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | Very accurate focusing | ||
Display resolution | 920k | ![]() | 0k | Sharper display (+920k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G over the Panasonic ZS40
Galaxy Camera 4G | ZS40 | |||
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Display size | 4.8" | ![]() | 3" | Larger display (+1.8") |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Panasonic ZS40 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
ZS40 | Galaxy Camera 4G | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither provides selfie screen |
Panasonic ZS40 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Physical Comparison
If you are intending to travel with your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic ZS40 provides outside measurements of 111mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs) and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G has sizing of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).
See the Panasonic ZS40 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the ZS40 against the Galaxy Camera 4G.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ZS40 and Galaxy Camera 4G is 90 and 90 respectively.

Panasonic ZS40 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is very tough to envision the gap between sensor dimensions only by checking specifications. The picture here will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the ZS40 and Galaxy Camera 4G.
Plainly, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Panasonic ZS40 to give you extra detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The fresher ZS40 will have a benefit in sensor tech.

Panasonic ZS40 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Screen and ViewFinder


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Panasonic ZS40 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40 | Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Panasonic | Samsung |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40 | Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G |
Other name | Lumix DMC-TZ60 | - |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2014-01-06 | 2012-08-29 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | 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 surface 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 | - |
Highest Possible resolution | 4896 x 3672 | - |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | 6400 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 23 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-720mm (30.0x) | 23-481mm (20.9x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.3-6.4 | - |
Macro focus distance | 3cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inch | 4.8 inch |
Screen resolution | 920k dots | 0k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen tech | TFT LCD with AR coating | 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 200k dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4s | - |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | - |
Continuous shutter rate | 10.0 frames per second | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 6.40 m | no built-in flash |
Flash settings | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off | no built-in flash |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance 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 |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | none |
GPS | BuiltIn | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 240 gr (0.53 lb) | 305 gr (0.67 lb) |
Physical 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 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 images | - |
Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | - |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Cost at release | $450 | $550 |