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Panasonic ZS40 vs Sony TF1

Portability
90 Imaging
42 Features
58 Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 front
Portability
94 Imaging
40 Features
34 Overall
37

Panasonic ZS40 vs Sony TF1 Key Specs

Panasonic ZS40
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump 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 referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ60
  • Previous Model is Panasonic ZS35
  • Successor is Panasonic ZS45
Sony TF1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.6-4.7) lens
  • 152g - 102 x 62 x 23mm
  • Introduced June 2013
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Panasonic ZS40 vs Sony TF1 Overview

Its time to take a closer look at the Panasonic ZS40 versus Sony TF1, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the ZS40 (18MP) and the TF1 (16MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The ZS40 was unveiled 7 months after the TF1 so they are of a similar age. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a short overview of how the ZS40 grades against the TF1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS40 over the Sony TF1

					

					

						
 ZS40 TF1 
IntroducedJanuary 2014June 2013Newer by 7 months
Focus manually  More exact focus
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k460kCrisper screen (+460k dot)
					

				


				

					

						
Reasons to pick Sony TF1 over the Panasonic ZS40

					

					

						
 TF1 ZS40 
Touch screen  Quickly navigate
					

				


				

					

						
Common features in the Panasonic ZS40 and Sony TF1

					

					

						
 ZS40 TF1 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen  Lack of selfie screen
					

				

				

	
	
	
	

				

					

						
Panasonic ZS40 vs Sony TF1 Physical Comparison

					

					

						
In case you're intending to travel with your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic ZS40 has got external dimensions 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 Sony TF1 has proportions of 102mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).
Analyze the Panasonic ZS40 versus Sony TF1 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have during that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the ZS40 vs the TF1.
Panasonic ZS40 vs Sony TF1 size comparison
Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the ZS40 and TF1 is 90 and 94 respectively.
Panasonic ZS40 vs Sony TF1 top view buttons comparison					

				


				

					

						
Panasonic ZS40 vs Sony TF1 Sensor Comparison

					

					

						
In many cases, it is very difficult to see the difference between sensor dimensions just by checking specifications. The image underneath might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the ZS40 and TF1.
Plainly, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Panasonic ZS40 to resolve extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The newer ZS40 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

						Panasonic ZS40 vs Sony TF1 sensor size comparison
					

				


				

					

						
Panasonic ZS40 vs Sony TF1 Screen and ViewFinder

					

					

											

					Panasonic ZS40 vs Sony TF1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison				


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Photography Type Scores

					

				

				
Portrait Comparison
Panasonic ZS40 Portrait photography factors
Sony TF1 Portrait photography factors
51
 has manual focus
 megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
 includes face detect focus
 saves RAW formats
 external flash not possible
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
35
 resolution is good (16MP)
 provides face detect focusing
 no manual focus
 manual exposure not possible
 external flash not possible
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Panasonic ZS40
Street photography with Sony TF1
69
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 saves RAW formats
 lighter than competition in class (240 grams)
 no moving screen
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
69
 image stabilization (Optical)
 comes with touch focus
 environment proof
 lighter than others in class (152 grams)
 screen is fixed
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Panasonic ZS40
Sports photography with Sony TF1
54
 amazing zoom range (24-720mm  30.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
 includes tracking focus
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 has no phase detect auto focus
42
 image stabilization (Optical)
 resolution is good (16MP)
 provides tracking focus
 environment proof
 max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
 no shutter priority
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 not so great battery life (240 per charge)
 does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Panasonic ZS40 Travel photography advice
Sony TF1 Travel photography advice
69
 lighter than competition in class (240g)
 megapixel count good (18MP)
 flash built-in
 fairly wide (24mm)
 very long reach (720mm)
 lack of Time Lapse function
 display is not selfie friendly
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
69
 lighter than others in class (152 grams)
 environment proof
 comes with touch focus
 resolution is good (16 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 decently wide (25mm)
 no Time Lapse recording
 not so great battery life (240 shots)
 does not have a selfie friendly display
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison
Panasonic ZS40 Landscape photography highlights
Sony TF1 Landscape photography highlights
55
 has manual focus
 fairly wide (24mm)
 nice screen size (3")
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
 saves RAW formats
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lack of Time Lapse function
40
 decently wide (25mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 resolution is good (16MP)
 environment proof
 no manual focus
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
 small screen (2.7 inch)
 manual exposure not possible
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
 not so great battery life (240 per charge)
 no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
Panasonic ZS40 Vlogging features
Sony TF1 Vlogging features
34
 fairly wide (24mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 includes face detect focus
 great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 lighter than competition in class (240g)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
 display is not selfie friendly
 lack of mic port
33
 decently wide (25mm)
 built-in touchscreen
 image stabilization (Optical)
 provides face detect focusing
 lighter than others in class (152 grams)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
 does not have a selfie friendly display
 low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
 no mic socket
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Panasonic ZS40 vs Sony TF1 Specifications

					

					

											


					

						Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS40 and Sony TF1
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
Also called as Lumix DMC-TZ60 -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Launched 2014-01-06 2013-06-21
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 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 4:3 and  16:9
Max resolution 4896 x 3672 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Max enhanced ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Live view autofocus    
Face detect focus    
Contract detect focus    
Phase detect focus    
Number of focus points 23 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-6.4 f/3.6-4.7
Macro focus distance 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 920 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch screen    
Display technology TFT LCD with AR coating TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 200 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 2 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash range 6.40 m 3.90 m
Flash options Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe    
AE bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p/60i/30p), 1280 x 720 (60p/30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD Motion JPEG
Mic port    
Headphone port    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 240 gr (0.53 pounds) 152 gr (0.34 pounds)
Physical dimensions 111 x 64 x 34mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.3") 102 x 62 x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9")
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 photos 240 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature    
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $450 $266