Panasonic ZS40 vs Sony NEX-6
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Panasonic ZS40 vs Sony NEX-6 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- 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
- Launched January 2014
- Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-TZ60
- Replaced the Panasonic ZS35
- Newer Model is Panasonic ZS45
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 345g - 120 x 67 x 43mm
- Launched March 2013
- Refreshed by Sony A6000
Panasonic ZS40 vs Sony NEX-6 Overview
Here, we are analyzing the Panasonic ZS40 versus Sony NEX-6, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the ZS40 (18MP) and the NEX-6 (16MP) is fairly comparable but the ZS40 (1/2.3") and NEX-6 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor sizing.
Google AI Gemini Could Enhance iPhone Experience, Talks SuggestThe ZS40 was revealed 10 months after the NEX-6 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic ZS40 being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-6 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before going into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the ZS40 grades versus the NEX-6 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Panasonic ZS40 vs Sony NEX-6 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40 & Sony Alpha NEX-6. The full galleries are available at Panasonic ZS40 Gallery & Sony NEX-6 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS40 over the Sony NEX-6
ZS40 | NEX-6 | |||
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Launched | January 2014 | March 2013 | Newer by 10 months |
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-6 over the Panasonic ZS40
NEX-6 | ZS40 | |||
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Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display resolution | 921k | 920k | Crisper display (+1k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic ZS40 and Sony NEX-6
ZS40 | NEX-6 | |||
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Manual focus | Very precise focus | |||
Display size | 3" | 3" | Same display measurement | |
Selfie screen | Neither has selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Neither has Touch friendly display |
Panasonic ZS40 vs Sony NEX-6 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera, you will want to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic ZS40 has exterior measurements of 111mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs) and the Sony NEX-6 has measurements of 120mm x 67mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 345 grams (0.76 lbs).
Compare the Panasonic ZS40 versus Sony NEX-6 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the ZS40 and the NEX-6.
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the ZS40 and NEX-6 is 90 and 85 respectively.
Panasonic ZS40 vs Sony NEX-6 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is tough to envision the difference in sensor dimensions simply by going through a spec sheet. The image underneath should give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the ZS40 and NEX-6.
Clearly, both of those cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The ZS40 having a smaller sensor will make getting shallower DOF more difficult and the Panasonic ZS40 will show more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The younger ZS40 is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.
Panasonic ZS40 vs Sony NEX-6 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic ZS40 vs Sony NEX-6 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40 | Sony Alpha NEX-6 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Panasonic | Sony |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40 | Sony Alpha NEX-6 |
Also called | Lumix DMC-TZ60 | - |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Advanced Mirrorless |
Launched | 2014-01-06 | 2013-03-25 |
Physical type | Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Venus Engine | Bionz |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 18MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4896 x 3672 | 4912 x 3264 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 25600 |
Highest enhanced ISO | 6400 | - |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 23 | 99 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | Sony E |
Lens zoom range | 24-720mm (30.0x) | - |
Largest aperture | f/3.3-6.4 | - |
Macro focusing distance | 3cm | - |
Amount of lenses | - | 121 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 920 thousand dots | 921 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen technology | TFT LCD with AR coating | Xtra Fine LCD with Tilt Up 90� and Down 45� |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 200 thousand dots | 2,359 thousand dots |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.73x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 seconds | 30 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 10.0 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.40 m | 6.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | - | 1/160 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p/60i/30p), 1280 x 720 (60p/30p), 640 x 480 (30p) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 240g (0.53 lb) | 345g (0.76 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 111 x 64 x 34mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.3") | 120 x 67 x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 78 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 23.7 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 13.1 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 1018 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 300 pictures | 360 pictures |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | NPFW50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 images)) |
Time lapse feature | With downloadable app | |
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at release | $450 | $365 |