Panasonic ZS40 vs Sony WX70
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Panasonic ZS40 vs Sony WX70 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise 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
- Also referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ60
- Old Model is Panasonic ZS35
- Newer Model is Panasonic ZS45
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
- 114g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
- Revealed January 2012
Panasonic ZS40 vs Sony WX70 Overview
Below is a comprehensive overview of the Panasonic ZS40 versus Sony WX70, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the ZS40 (18MP) and the WX70 (16MP) is very comparable and both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
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Before getting straight to a complete comparison, here is a quick summary of how the ZS40 matches up against the WX70 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Panasonic ZS40 vs Sony WX70 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic ZS40 Gallery & Sony WX70 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS40 over the Sony WX70
ZS40 | WX70 | |||
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Revealed | January 2014 | January 2012 | More recent by 24 months | |
Focus manually | Dial precise focusing |
Reasons to pick Sony WX70 over the Panasonic ZS40
WX70 | ZS40 | |||
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Display resolution | 922k | 920k | Crisper display (+2k dot) | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Panasonic ZS40 and Sony WX70
ZS40 | WX70 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal display measurement | |
Selfie screen | Neither offers selfie screen |
Panasonic ZS40 vs Sony WX70 Physical Comparison
When you are looking to lug around your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic ZS40 offers physical dimensions of 111mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs) whilst the Sony WX70 has dimensions of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).
Examine the Panasonic ZS40 versus Sony WX70 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose at the time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the ZS40 versus the WX70.
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the ZS40 and WX70 is 90 and 97 respectively.
Panasonic ZS40 vs Sony WX70 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it can be difficult to picture the contrast in sensor measurements only by seeing specifications. The visual below might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the ZS40 and WX70.
To sum up, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can expect to see the Panasonic ZS40 to provide more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The newer ZS40 provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.
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Panasonic ZS40 vs Sony WX70 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Panasonic | Sony |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70 |
Also Known as | Lumix DMC-TZ60 | - |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2014-01-06 | 2012-01-30 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Venus Engine | BIONZ |
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 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4896 x 3672 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
Highest boosted ISO | 6400 | - |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | 23 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-720mm (30.0x) | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.3-6.4 | f/2.6-6.3 |
Macro focus range | 3cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 920 thousand dot | 922 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen technology | TFT LCD with AR coating | XtraFine TFT LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 200 thousand dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4s | 4s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shooting speed | 10.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 6.40 m | 5.30 m |
Flash options | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB 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 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 pounds) | 114 gr (0.25 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 111 x 64 x 34mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.3") | 92 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 shots | 240 shots |
Battery form | 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 | One | One |
Launch cost | $450 | $242 |