Panasonic ZS40 vs Sony HX50V
Portability
90 Imaging
42 Features
58 Overall
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90 Imaging
42 Features
58 Overall
48
Portability
89 Imaging
44 Features
57 Overall
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89 Imaging
44 Features
57 Overall
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Panasonic ZS40 vs Sony HX50V Key Specs
Panasonic ZS40
(Full Review)
(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
- Revealed January 2014
- Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-TZ60
- Earlier Model is Panasonic ZS35
- Replacement is Panasonic ZS45
Sony HX50V
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 12800)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-720mm (F3.5 - 6.3) lens
- 272g - 108 x 64 x 38mm
- Introduced April 2013
- Older Model is Sony HX30V
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Lets take a more detailed look at the Panasonic ZS40 versus Sony HX50V, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the ZS40 (18MP) and the HX50V (20MP) is pretty close and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").
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Before getting right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick overview of how the ZS40 matches up against the HX50V with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS40 over the Sony HX50V
| ZS40 | HX50V | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | January 2014 |  | April 2013 | Fresher by 9 months |
Reasons to pick Sony HX50V over the Panasonic ZS40
| HX50V | ZS40 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen resolution | 921k |  | 920k | Crisper screen (+1k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic ZS40 and Sony HX50V
| ZS40 | HX50V | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Dial accurate focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen size | 3" |  | 3" | Same screen dimensions |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Neither includes Touch screen |
Panasonic ZS40 vs Sony HX50V Physical Comparison
If you're intending to carry your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic ZS40 features physical dimensions of 111mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs) and the Sony HX50V has dimensions of 108mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") having a weight of 272 grams (0.60 lbs).
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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the ZS40 vs the HX50V.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the ZS40 and HX50V is 90 and 89 respectively.
Panasonic ZS40 vs Sony HX50V Sensor Comparison
Generally, it can be tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizing purely by viewing specifications. The graphic below will provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the ZS40 and HX50V.
To sum up, both cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Sony HX50V to result in greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots way more aggressively. The more recent ZS40 will have a benefit in sensor technology.
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Portrait Comparison
Panasonic ZS40 Portrait photography details
Sony HX50V Portrait photography details
you can focus manually
MP count good (18 megapixels)
provides face detect focus
saves RAW formats
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
provides face detection focusing
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Panasonic ZS40 Street photography factors
Sony HX50V Street photography factors
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
lighter than competition (240 grams)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (272g)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Panasonic ZS40 Sports photography details
Sony HX50V Sports photography details
excellent zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (18 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
long zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
provides tracking autofocus
good battery (400 shots)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Panasonic ZS40 Travel photography highlights
Sony HX50V Travel photography highlights
lighter than competition (240 grams)
MP count good (18MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
very long reach (720mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
good battery (400 per charge)
lighter than average in class (272 grams)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
long reach (720mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5 )
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Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS40
Landscape photography with Sony HX50V
you can focus manually
decently wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (18 megapixels)
saves RAW formats
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
missing Time Lapse recording
you can focus manually
pretty wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
good battery (400 per charge)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5 )
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
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Sony HX50V as a Vlogging camera
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (240 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
missing mic support
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average in class (272g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5 )
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have external mic support
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Panasonic ZS40 vs Sony HX50V Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Panasonic | Sony |
| Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V |
| Also referred to as | Lumix DMC-TZ60 | - |
| Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Revealed | 2014-01-06 | 2013-04-24 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | Venus Engine | - |
| Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 18 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 4896 x 3672 | 5184 x 2920 |
| Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
| Maximum boosted ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | 23 | - |
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 24-720mm (30.0x) | 24-720mm (30.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/3.3-6.4 | f/3.5 - 6.3 |
| Macro focusing distance | 3cm | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Screen resolution | 920k dots | 921k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Screen technology | TFT LCD with AR coating | XtraFine LCD display |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic (optional) |
| Viewfinder resolution | 200k dots | - |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting rate | 10.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated 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, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Advanced Flash |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| 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 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video 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 | BuiltIn |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 240g (0.53 lbs) | 272g (0.60 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 111 x 64 x 34mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.3") | 108 x 64 x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") |
| 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 pictures | 400 pictures |
| Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | - | NP-BX1 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Launch price | $450 | $439 |