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Comparison of Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45 [S]ave

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General
ModelPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45
BrandPanasonicPanasonic
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.panasonic.comhttps://www.panasonic.com
Model numberZS40ZS45
Alternate model number(s)
  • tz60
  • tz57
Camera formatCompactCompact
Release year (year)20142015
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)111108
Width (mm)3432
Height (mm)6460
Weight (g)240249
Waterproof--
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCMOSCMOS
Effective megapixels (MP)18.116.1
Sensor format1/2.3 inch1/2.33 inch
Sensor area (mm²)28.0728.2
Sensor width (mm)6.176.13
Sensor height (mm)4.554.6
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)1.261.33
Aspect ratio4:34:3
Color filter typeRGBGRGBG
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 1360(2.8 mp other)
  • 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
  • 3264 x 2176(7.1 mp 3:2)
  • 3264 x 2448(8.0 mp 4:3)
  • 3456 x 3456(11.9 mp 1:1)
  • 4608 x 2592(11.9 mp 16:9)
  • 4608 x 3072(14.2 mp 3:2)
  • 4608 x 3456(15.9 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
Image file format
  • jpeg (exif v2.3)
  • mpo
  • raw
  • raw+jpeg
  • jpeg (exif v2.3)
Continuous-mode (fps)1010
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 with monaural audio
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 elementsLEICA DC VARIO, 12 elements in 10 groups, 3 Aspherical, 2 ED elements
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)24.00 - 720.0024.00 - 480.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)3.00 - 129.003.00 - 86.00
Zoom ratio (x)3020
Aperture range (f)0.16 - 0.300.16 - 0.30
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)5050
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 Detect: Face / AF Tracking / 21pt / 1pt / Spot
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)920,0001,040,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen-+
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen-+
Max playback zoom (x)1616
Exposure
Maximum iso (native)3,2003,200
Minimum iso (native)100100
Iso settingsAuto, iISO, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400*, High Sensitivity mode (ISO 1600-6400); *Extended ISOAuto, iISO, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200; High Sensitivity mode (ISO 1600-6400)
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • daylight
  • incandescent
  • shade
  • white set
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • daylight
  • incandescent
  • shade
  • white set
Shutter speed range (s)1/2000 - 301/2000 - 30
Bulb mode--
Exposure compensation+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesIntelligent Multiple, Center Weighted, SpotIntelligent Multiple, Center Weighted, Spot
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, Baby2Panorama Shot, Scene (Portrait, Soft Skin, Scenery, Sports, Night Portrait, Night Scenery, Handheld Night Shot, Food, Baby1
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
  • auto/red-eye reduction
  • forced off
  • forced on
  • slow sync./red-eye reduction
Flash range descriptionAuto ISO: 0.6 - 6.4m (Wide), 1.0 - 3.3m (Tele)Auto ISO: 0.6 - 6.0m (Wide), 1.0 - 3.1m (Tele)
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support+-
Uncompressed format
  • raw
  • raw+jpeg
-
Included memory (MB)1278
Included memory typeInternalInternal
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
  • built-in wi-fi with nfc
  • micro (type-d) hdmi
Performance Timing
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)1010
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)610
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)300350
Battery form factorProprietaryProprietary
Usable battery types
  • 1250mah lithium-ion rechargeable
  • 3.6v
  • 1250mah lithium-ion rechargeable
  • 3.6v
Batteries included1 x Proprietary Lithium-ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary 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
-
Miscellaneous
Notes and features30x zoom with optical image stabilization, EVF, 1080p60 video, 10fps full-res burst shooting, built-in Wi-Fi with NFC20x zoom with optical image stabilization, tilting 1040K-dot LCD, 1080p30 Full HD video, built-in Wi-Fi with NFC



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