Comparisons / Comparison of Canon PowerShot SX620 HS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40

Comparison of Canon PowerShot SX620 HS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40 [S]ave

Attribute
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40 ×
Canon PowerShot SX620 HS ×
General
ModelPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40Canon PowerShot SX620 HS
BrandPanasonicCanon
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.panasonic.comhttps://www.usa.canon.com/
Model numberZS40SX620 HS
Alternate model number(s)
  • tz60
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Camera formatCompactCompact
Release year (year)20142016
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)11197
Width (mm)3428
Height (mm)6457
Weight (g)240182
Waterproof--
Predecessor-Canon SX610 HS
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCMOSCMOS
Effective megapixels (MP)18.120.2
Sensor format1/2.3 inch1/2.3 inch
Sensor area (mm²)28.0728.07
Sensor width (mm)6.176.17
Sensor height (mm)4.554.55
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)1.261.19
Aspect ratio4:34:3
Color filter typeRGBGRGBG
Anti aliasing filter-None
Self-cleaning--
Sensor shift image stabilization--
On-sensor phase detect--
Dxo sensor score36-
Dxo color depth score (bit)19-
Dxo dynamic range score (evs)10.6-
Dxo maximum effective iso score (iso)117-
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 1536 x 1536(2.4 mp 1:1)
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 1920 x 1920(3.7 mp 1:1)
  • 2048 x 1360(2.8 mp other)
  • 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
  • 2448 x 2448(6.0 mp 1:1)
  • 2560 x 1440(3.7 mp 16:9)
  • 2560 x 1712(4.4 mp 3:2)
  • 2560 x 1920(4.9 mp 4:3)
  • 2992 x 2992(9.0 mp 1:1)
  • 3264 x 1840(6.0 mp other)
  • 3264 x 2176(7.1 mp 3:2)
  • 3264 x 2448(8.0 mp 4:3)
  • 3664 x 3664(13.4 mp 1:1)
  • 4000 x 2248(9.0 mp 16:9)
  • 4000 x 2672(10.7 mp 3:2)
  • 4000 x 3000(12.0 mp 4:3)
  • 480 x 480(0.2 mp 1:1)
  • 4896 x 2752(13.5 mp 16:9)
  • 4896 x 3264(16.0 mp 3:2)
  • 4896 x 3672(18.0 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 360(0.2 mp 16:9)
  • 640 x 424(0.3 mp other)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
  • 1536 x 1536(2.4 mp 1:1)
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 2048 x 1368(2.8 mp 3:2)
  • 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
  • 2592 x 1944(5.0 mp 4:3)
  • 2736 x 2736(7.5 mp 1:1)
  • 3648 x 2048(7.5 mp 16:9)
  • 3648 x 2432(8.9 mp 3:2)
  • 3648 x 2736(10.0 mp 4:3)
  • 3888 x 3888(15.1 mp 1:1)
  • 480 x 480(0.2 mp 1:1)
  • 5184 x 2912(15.1 mp 16:9)
  • 5184 x 3456(17.9 mp 3:2)
  • 5184 x 3888(20.2 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 360(0.2 mp 16:9)
  • 640 x 424(0.3 mp other)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
Image file format
  • jpeg (exif v2.3)
  • mpo
  • raw
  • raw+jpeg
  • jpeg (exif 2.3)
Continuous-mode (fps)107.1
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1280x720
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 640x480
  • 640x480
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 640x480
Movie max framerate (fps)24030
Image Storage
Movie file formatAVCHD or MP4 with stereo audioMP4 (Image: H.264; Audio: MPEG-4 AAC-LC (Monaural))
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video-+
Hd video out++
Hd video connectionHDMIHDMI
Lens and Optics
LensLEICA DC VARIO-ELMAR, 12 elements in 9 groups with 5 Aspherical elements, 10 Aspherical surfaces and 3 ED elementsCanon Zoom Lens
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)24.00 - 720.0025.00 - 625.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)3.00 - 129.005.00
Zoom ratio (x)3025
Aperture range (f)0.16 - 0.300.12 - 0.31
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)505
Macro focus range (cm)-5 - 50
Optical image stabilization++
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 4
  • 4
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeContrast Detect: Face / AF Tracking / 23pt / 1pt / Spot / Touch AreaContrast Detection; Face Detect AiAF, Single AF point (center or face select and track)
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus++
Viewfinder
ViewfinderEVF / LCDNo / LCD
Viewfinder typeEVF: 0.2-inch, 200K dots equiv. LCD; 100% Coverage, Lens 19.6x Magnification: Approx. 2.56x / 0.46x (35 mm camera equivalent)-
Focus peaking+-
Viewfinder magnification (35mm equivalent) (x)0.46-
Viewfinder magnification (nominal/claimed) (x)2.56-
Display
Eye-level viewfinder+-
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)33
Rear display resolution (dots)920,000921,600
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen--
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Max playback zoom (x)1610
Top deck display--
Exposure
Maximum iso (native)3,2003,200
Minimum iso (native)10080
Iso settingsAuto, iISO, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400*, High Sensitivity mode (ISO 1600-6400); *Extended ISOAuto, ISO 80 - 3200 (P mode)
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • daylight
  • incandescent
  • shade
  • white set
  • auto (including face detection wb)
  • cloudy
  • custom
  • daylight
  • fluorescent
  • fluorescent h
  • tungsten
Shutter speed range (s)1/2000 - 301/2000 - 15
Bulb mode--
Exposure compensation+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesIntelligent Multiple, Center Weighted, SpotEvaluative (linked to Face Detection AF frame), Centre-weighted average, Spot (Center)
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority+-
Shutter priority+-
Full manual exposure+-
Creative exposure modesPanorama Shot, Scene (Portrait, Soft Skin, Scenery, Sports, Night Portrait, Night Scenery, Handheld Night Shot,Food, Baby1, Baby2Creative Shot (Auto, Retro, Monochrome, Special and Natural effects), Portrait, Smart Shutter (Smile, Wink Self-timer, Face Self-timer)
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 10
  • 2
  • 10
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • auto
  • auto/red-eye reduction
  • forced off
  • forced on
  • slow sync./red-eye reduction
  • auto
  • manual flash on / off
  • red-eye reduction available
  • slow synchro
Flash range descriptionAuto ISO: 0.6 - 6.4m (Wide), 1.0 - 3.3m (Tele)Auto ISO: 50cm - 4.0m (W), 1.0m - 2.0m (T)
Flash exposure compensation-+/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps
Built-in wireless flash control--
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
Uhs support-No UHS support
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support+-
Uncompressed format
  • raw
  • raw+jpeg
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Included memory (MB)12-
Included memory typeInternal-
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi++
NFC-+
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps+-
Microphone jack--
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • wifi
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • wifi
Pictbridge compliant++
Dpof compliant++
Remote control++
Remote control type
  • via wi-fi
  • via wi-fi
Connections (extended)
  • built-in gps
  • built-in wi-fi with nfc
  • micro (type-d) hdmi
  • micro (type-d) hdmi
Performance Timing
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)107.1
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)6-
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)300295
Battery life, video (minutes)-65
Battery form factorProprietaryProprietary NB-13L
Usable battery types
  • 1250mah lithium-ion rechargeable
  • 3.6v
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary Lithium-ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary NB-13L Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Dedicated battery charger included-+
Internal charging supported--
Software
Included software
  • adobe reader
  • loiloscope (trial version)
  • photofunstudio 9.3 pe
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Miscellaneous
Notes and features30x zoom with optical image stabilization, EVF, 1080p60 video, 10fps full-res burst shooting, built-in Wi-Fi with NFCAvailable in black, red and silver.



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