| General | |
|---|---|
| Brand | Panasonic |
| Model | Lumix DMC-LZ40 |
| Predecessor Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30 |
| Camera Type | Point & Shoot |
| Body Type | Bridge |
| Video Capture | |
| Sensor | |
|---|---|
| Sensor Type | CCD |
| Sensor Size | 1/2.3-inch |
| Sensor Dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55 mm |
| Total Pixels | 20.5 Megapixel |
| Effective Pixels | 20 Megapixel |
| Low Pass Filter | |
| Native ISO Range | 100 - 1,600 |
| Boosted ISO Range | 100 - 6,400 |
| Photo | |
|---|---|
| Max Image Resolution | 5152 x 3864 |
| Other Resolutions | 5152 x 3432, 5252 x 2896, 3856 x 3856, 3264 x 2448, 3264 x 2176, 2048 x 1536, 2048 x 1536, 1536 x 1536, 1920 x 1080, 640 x 480 |
| Image Aspect Ratios | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 |
| JPEG Quality Levels | Fine, standard |
| Timelapse Recording | |
| WB Bracketing | |
| Focus | |
|---|---|
| Autofocus Modes | Multi-area Center Tracking Single Continuous Face Detection Live View |
| Number of Focus Points | 9 |
| Number of Cross-type Focus Points | 0 |
| Touch-to-Focus | |
| Live View Autofocus | |
| Contrast Detection for Autofocus | |
| Phase Detection for Autofocus | |
| Optics | |
|---|---|
| 35mm Equivalent Focal Length Range | 22 - 924 mm |
| Optical Zoom | 42x |
| Maximum Aperture | f/3.0 - 6.5 |
| Min Normal Focus Distance | 30 cm |
| Min Macro Focus Distance | 1 cm |
| Image Stabilization | |
| Screen | |
|---|---|
| Screen Type | Fixed |
| Screen Technology | TFT LCD |
| Touch Screen | |
| Screen Size | 3.0" |
| Screen Resolution | 460k dot |
| Top LCD Screen | |
| Live View | |
| Viewfinder | |
|---|---|
| Viewfinder | |
| Shutter | |
|---|---|
| Min Shutter Speed | 15 sec |
| Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) | 1/1500 sec |
| Max Continuous Shooting | 1.1 fps |
| Flash | |
|---|---|
| Built-in Flash | |
| Flash Modes | Auto Auto/Red-eye Reduction Forced On Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction Forced Off |
| Flash Range | 10.80 m |
| External Flash Connectivity | |
| Exposure | |
|---|---|
| Exposure Metering Modes | Multi Center-weighted Spot |
| Exposure Compensation | ±5 EV (1/3 EV Steps) |
| Exposure Bracketing | ±2 (3 frames at 1/3 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV, 2 EV increments) |
| Video | |
|---|---|
| Video Formats | Motion JPEG |
| Max Video Resolution | 1280 x 720 |
| Unlimited Video Recording | |
| Terminals | |
|---|---|
| USB Speed | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| HDMI Output | |
| Speaker | |
| Built-in Microphone | Mono |
| Microphone Input | |
| Headphone Output | |
| Connectivity | |
|---|---|
| Built-in GPS | |
| Built-In Wi-Fi | |
| Built-In Bluetooth | |
| Environmental | |
|---|---|
| Environmental Sealing | |
| Physical | |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 126 x 87 x 94 mm (4.96 x 3.43 x 3.7") |
| Weight (inc. batteries) | 524 g (1.16 lb / 18.48 oz) |
| Box Dimensions (LxWxH) | 6.9 x 6 x 4.2" |
| Package Weight | 1.9 lb |
| Power and Storage | |
|---|---|
| Battery Life | 320 shots |
| External Storage | Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Other | |
|---|---|
| Self Timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Orientation Sensor | |
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