| Attribute | Value |
| General |
| Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40 |
| Brand | Panasonic |
| Manufacturer url | https://www.panasonic.com |
| Model number | DMC-FZ40 |
| Alternate model number(s) | Add |
| Camera format | EVF |
| Release year | 2010 year |
| Tripod mount | + |
| Length | 120 mm |
| Width | 92 mm |
| Height | 80 mm |
| Weight | 498 g |
| Waterproof | - |
| Waterproof depth | Add |
| Predecessor | Add |
| Successor | Add |
| Image Sensor |
| Sensor type | CCD |
| Sensor manufacturer | Add |
| Effective megapixels | 14.1 MP |
| Sensor format | 1/2.33 inch |
| Sensor area | 28.2 mm² |
| Sensor width | 6.13 mm |
| Sensor height | 4.6 mm |
| Approximate pixel pitch | 1.42 micron |
| Focal Length Multiplier | Add |
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 16:9 |
| Color filter type | RGBG |
| Anti aliasing filter | Add |
| Self-cleaning | - |
| Sensor shift image stabilization | - |
| On-sensor phase detect | - |
| Dxo sensor score | Add |
| Dxo color depth score | Add |
| Dxo dynamic range score | Add |
| Dxo maximum effective iso score | Add |
| Image Capture |
| Image resolution | - 2048 x 1360(2.8 mp other)
- 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
- 2560 x 1440(3.7 mp 16:9)
- 2560 x 1712(4.4 mp 3:2)
- 2560 x 1920(4.9 mp 4:3)
- 3072 x 1728(5.3 mp 16:9)
- 3072 x 2048(6.3 mp 3:2)
- 3072 x 2304(7.1 mp 4:3)
- 3648 x 2056(7.5 mp other)
- 3648 x 2432(8.9 mp 3:2)
- 3648 x 2736(10.0 mp 4:3)
- 4320 x 2432(10.5 mp 16:9)
- 4320 x 2880(12.4 mp 3:2)
- 4320 x 3240(14.0 mp 4:3)
- 640 x 424(0.3 mp other)
- 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
|
| Image file format | - jpeg (exif 2.3)
- raw
- raw+jpeg
|
| Continuous-mode | 1.8 fps |
| Video Capture |
| Can take movies | + |
| Movie resolution | - 1280x720
- 320x240
- 640x480
- 848x480
|
| Movie max framerate | Add |
| Image Storage |
| Movie file format | AVCHD LIte / QT Motion JPEG |
| Composite video out | + |
| Ntsc/pal switchable video | Add |
| Video usable as viewfinder | Add |
| Hd video out | + |
| Hd video connection | HDMI |
| Lens and Optics |
| Lens mount | Add |
| Lens | LEICA DC VARIO-ELMARIT, 14 elements in 10 groups, 3 Asph. and 3 ED elements |
| Focal length (35mm equivalent) | 25.00 - 600.00 mm |
| Focal length (actual) | 5.00 - 108.00 mm |
| Zoom ratio | 24 x |
| Aperture range | 0.09 - 0.36 f |
| Integrated nd filter | - |
| Min focus range | 30 cm |
| Macro focus range | Add |
| Filter thread | Add |
| Thread type | Add |
| Optical image stabilization | + |
| Digital zoom | + |
| Digital zoom values | |
| Auto Focus |
| Auto focus | + |
| Auto focus type | Contrast Detect: Face / AF Tracking / Multi (23pt) / 1pt (flexible / scalable) |
| Auto focus assist light | + |
| Manual focus | + |
| Viewfinder |
| Viewfinder | EVF / LCD |
| Viewfinder type | EVF type; 0.2" 201.6K pixels eq. |
| Focus peaking | - |
| Evf resolution | Add |
| Viewfinder magnification (35mm equivalent) | Add |
| Viewfinder magnification (nominal/claimed) | Add |
| Display |
| Eye-level viewfinder | + |
| Rear display | + |
| Rear display size | 3 inch |
| Rear display resolution | 460,000 dots |
| Touchscreen | - |
| Articulating screen | - |
| Tilt swivel screen | - |
| Selfie screen | - |
| Max playback zoom | 16 x |
| Top deck display | Add |
| Exposure |
| Maximum iso (native) | Add |
| Minimum iso (native) | Add |
| Iso settings | Auto, iISO, High Sensitivity Auto (1600-6400), 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600 |
| Auto iso mode | + |
| White balance settings | - auto
- cloudy
- color temperature
- daylight
- flash
- halogen
- shade
- white set 1
- white set 2
|
| Shutter speed range | 1/2000 - 60 s |
| Bulb mode | - |
| Exposure compensation | +/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps |
| Explosure metering modes | Intelligent Multiple, Center-Weighted, Spot |
| Program auto exposure | + |
| Aperture priority | + |
| Shutter priority | + |
| Full manual exposure | + |
| Creative exposure modes | Creative Movie, My Color, Portrait, Scenery, Sports, Night Portrait, Close-up, Scene, Custom, Panorama Assist, Party |
| Self timer | |
| Time lapse (intervalometer) | Add |
| High resolution composite | - |
| Flash |
| Built-in flash | + |
| Flash modes | - 1st / 2nd
- auto
- auto/red-eye reduction
- flash synchro
- forced off
- forced on
- slow sync./red-eye reduction
|
| Flash guide number (iso 100) | Add |
| Flash range description | 0.3 - 9.5m (Wide/ISO Auto), 1.0 - 5.1m (Tele/ISO Auto) |
| Max flash sync | Add |
| Flash exposure compensation | Add |
| External flash connection | Add |
| Built-in wireless flash control | Add |
| Usable memory types | |
| Uhs support | Add |
| Other memory | Add |
| Dual card slots | - |
| Raw capture support | + |
| Uncompressed format | |
| Included memory | 40 MB |
| Included memory type | built-in memory |
| Connectivity |
| Built-in wi-fi | - |
| NFC | - |
| Bluetooth | - |
| Built-in gps | - |
| Microphone jack | - |
| Headphone jack | - |
| External connections | |
| Pictbridge compliant | + |
| Dpof compliant | + |
| Remote control | - |
| Connections (extended) | - dc input
- mini-hdmi with viera link
|
| Performance Timing |
| Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) | 1.8 fps |
| Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) | 5 frames |
| Power |
| Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) | 580 shots |
| Battery form factor | Proprietary |
| Usable battery types | - 7.2v
- 895mah lithium-ion rechargeable
|
| Batteries included | 1 x Proprietary Lithium-ion rechargeable |
| Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter) | + |
| Software |
| Included software | - photofunstudio 5.0 hd edition
- silkypix developer studio 3.1 se
|
| Miscellaneous |
| Notes and features | Power OIS, 720p movies with manual exposure control. |