| General | |
|---|---|
| Brand | Panasonic |
| Model | Lumix DMC-ZS40 |
| Predecessor Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 |
| Successor Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45 |
| Camera Type | Point & Shoot |
| Body Type | Standard Compact |
| Video Capture | |
| Sensor | |
|---|---|
| Sensor Type | CMOS |
| Sensor Size | 1/2.3-inch |
| Sensor Dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55 mm |
| Total Pixels | 18.9 Megapixel |
| Effective Pixels | 18.1 Megapixel |
| Low Pass Filter | |
| Native ISO Range | 100 - 3,200 |
| Boosted ISO Range | 100 - 6,400 |
| Photo | |
|---|---|
| Processor | Venus Engine |
| Max Image Resolution | 4896 x 3672 |
| Other Resolutions | 4896 x 3264, 2896 x 2752, 3664 x 3664, 4000 x 3000, 4000 x 2692, 4000 x 2248, 2992 x 2992, 3264 x 2448, 3264 x 2176, 3264 x 1840, 2448 x 2448, 2560 x 1920, 2560 x 1712, 2560 x 1440, 1920 x 1920, 2048 x 1536, 2048 x 1536, 1920 x 1080, 1536 x 1536, 640 x 480, 640 x 424, 640 x 360, 480 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 | 23 |
| 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 | 24 - 720 mm |
| Optical Zoom | 30x |
| Maximum Aperture | f/3.3 - 6.4 |
| Min Normal Focus Distance | 50 cm |
| Min Macro Focus Distance | 3 cm |
| Image Stabilization | |
| Screen | |
|---|---|
| Screen Type | Fixed |
| Screen Technology | TFT LCD with AR coating |
| Touch Screen | |
| Screen Size | 3.0" |
| Screen Resolution | 920k dot |
| Top LCD Screen | |
| Live View | |
| Viewfinder | |
|---|---|
| Viewfinder | Electronic |
| Viewfinder Coverage | 100% |
| Viewfinder Resolution | 200k dot |
| Shutter | |
|---|---|
| Min Shutter Speed | 4 sec |
| Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) | 1/2000 sec |
| Max Continuous Shooting | 10.0 fps |
| Flash | |
|---|---|
| Built-in Flash | |
| Flash Modes | Auto Auto/Red-eye Reduction Forced On Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction Forced Off |
| Flash Range | 6.40 m |
| External Flash Connectivity | |
| Exposure | |
|---|---|
| Exposure Metering Modes | Multi Center-weighted Spot |
| Exposure Compensation | ±2 (at 1/3 EV increments) |
| Exposure Bracketing | ±1 (3 frames at 1/3 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV increments) |
| Video | |
|---|---|
| Video Formats | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Max Video Resolution | 1920 x 1080 |
| Unlimited Video Recording | |
| Terminals | |
|---|---|
| USB Speed | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| HDMI Output | Micro |
| Speaker | |
| Built-in Microphone | |
| Microphone Input | |
| Headphone Output | |
| Connectivity | |
|---|---|
| Built-in GPS | |
| Built-In Wi-Fi | |
| Built-In Bluetooth | |
| NFC | |
| Environmental | |
|---|---|
| Environmental Sealing | |
| Physical | |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 111 x 64 x 34 mm (4.37 x 2.52 x 1.34") |
| Weight (inc. batteries) | 240 g (0.53 lb / 8.47 oz) |
| Box Dimensions (LxWxH) | 5.6 x 5.4 x 2.2" |
| Package Weight | 1 lb |
| Power and Storage | |
|---|---|
| Battery Life | 300 shots |
| Internal Storage | 12 MB |
| External Storage | Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Other | |
|---|---|
| Self Timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Orientation Sensor | |
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