Panasonic ZS40 vs Sony W710
Portability
90 Imaging
42 Features
58 Overall
48
90 Imaging
42 Features
58 Overall
48
Portability
96 Imaging
39 Features
33 Overall
36
96 Imaging
39 Features
33 Overall
36
Panasonic ZS40 vs Sony W710 Key Specs
Panasonic ZS40
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- 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
- Introduced January 2014
- Also referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ60
- Superseded the Panasonic ZS35
- Successor is Panasonic ZS45
Sony W710
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(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
- 114g - 97 x 55 x 20mm
- Introduced January 2013
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Below, we are reviewing the Panasonic ZS40 and Sony W710, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the ZS40 (18MP) and the W710 (16MP) is very similar and they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").
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Before diving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a concise view of how the ZS40 matches up versus the W710 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic ZS40 Gallery & Sony W710 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS40 over the Sony W710
| ZS40 | W710 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | January 2014 |  | January 2013 | Newer by 13 months |
| Focus manually |  | Dial accurate focusing | ||
| Display dimension | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 920k |  | 230k | Sharper display (+690k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony W710 over the Panasonic ZS40
| W710 | ZS40 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Touch friendly display |  | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Panasonic ZS40 and Sony W710
| ZS40 | W710 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither comes with selfie screen |
Panasonic ZS40 vs Sony W710 Physical Comparison
If you are planning to travel with your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic ZS40 comes with 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 W710 has proportions of 97mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).
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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using during that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the ZS40 and the W710.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ZS40 and W710 is 90 and 96 respectively.
Panasonic ZS40 vs Sony W710 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it can be tough to envision the gap between sensor dimensions only by going over a spec sheet. The image below should give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the ZS40 and W710.
Clearly, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Panasonic ZS40 to offer you greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics much more aggressively. The more modern ZS40 will have a benefit in sensor technology.
Panasonic ZS40 vs Sony W710 Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
Panasonic ZS40 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W710 as a Portrait photography camera
manual focus
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
provides face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
resolution is good (16MP)
has face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Panasonic ZS40 as a Street photography camera
Sony W710 as a Street photography camera
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
lighter than others (240g)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
image stabilization (Optical)
features touch to focus
lighter than average (114g)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Panasonic ZS40 as a Sports photography camera
Sony W710 as a Sports photography camera
long zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Panasonic ZS40 Travel photography factors
Sony W710 Travel photography factors
lighter than others (240g)
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
great zoom (720mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
does not have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
lighter than average (114g)
features touch to focus
resolution is good (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.2)
Photography GlossaryLandscape Comparison
Panasonic ZS40 Landscape photography information
Sony W710 Landscape photography information
manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
delivers RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have Timelapse mode
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
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Sony W710 Vlogging features
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others (240g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
does not have external microphone socket
decently wide (28mm)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
lighter than average (114 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone jack
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Panasonic ZS40 vs Sony W710 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Panasonic | Sony |
| Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710 |
| Also referred to as | Lumix DMC-TZ60 | - |
| Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
| Introduced | 2014-01-06 | 2013-01-08 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | Venus Engine | - |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
| 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 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 4896 x 3672 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
| Highest enhanced ISO | 6400 | - |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Number of focus points | 23 | - |
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 24-720mm (30.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/3.3-6.4 | f/3.2-6.5 |
| Macro focus range | 3cm | 10cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
| Resolution of display | 920k dot | 230k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Display tech | TFT LCD with AR coating | TFT LCD display |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
| Viewfinder resolution | 200k dot | - |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 4 secs | 2 secs |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
| Continuous shutter speed | 10.0 frames per sec | 1.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 6.40 m | 2.80 m |
| Flash options | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| 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) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
| Video data format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Microphone input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| 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 seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 240 gr (0.53 lb) | 114 gr (0.25 lb) |
| Dimensions | 111 x 64 x 34mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.3") | 97 x 55 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") |
| 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 pictures | 240 pictures |
| Battery format | 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 media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Retail price | $450 | $90 |