| General | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40 | Leica D-Lux 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Panasonic | Leica |
| Model | Lumix DMC-FZ40 | D-Lux 7 |
| MSRP | $1195 | |
| Camera Type | Point & Shoot | Point & Shoot |
| Body Type | Bridge | Advanced Compact |
| Video Capture |
| Sensor | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40 | Leica D-Lux 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Type | CCD | CMOS |
| Sensor Size | 1/2.33-inch | Micro Four Thirds |
| Sensor Dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56 mm | 17.3 x 13 mm |
| Total Pixels | 14.5 Megapixel | 21.77 Megapixel |
| Effective Pixels | 14.1 Megapixel | 17 Megapixel |
| Low Pass Filter | ||
| Native ISO Range | 80 - 6,400 | 200 - 25,600 |
| Boosted ISO Range | 100 - 25,600 |
| Photo | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40 | Leica D-Lux 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Venus Engine HD II | |
| Max Image Resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4736 x 3552 |
| Other Resolutions | 4320 x 2880, 4320 x 2432, 3648 x 2736, 3648 x 2432,3648 x 2056, 3232 x 3232,3072 x 2304,3072 x 2048, 3072 x 1728, 2736 x 2736, 2560 x 1920, 2560 x 1712, 2560 x 1440, 2304 x 2304, 2048 x 1536, 2048 x 1360,1920 x 1920, 1920 x 1080, 1536 x 1536, 640 x 480, 640 x 424, 640 x 360, 480 x 480 | 4928 x 3288 (3:2), 5152 x 2904 (16:9), 3552 x 3552 (1:1) |
| Image Aspect Ratios | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 |
| Image File Format | JPEG, RAW | |
| JPEG Quality Levels | Fine, Standard | Fine, standard |
| Timelapse Recording | ||
| White Balance | Presets: Auto, Cloudy, Color Temperature, Daylight, Flash, Incandescent, Shade, White Set 1, White Set 2, White Set 3, White Set 4 | |
| WB Bracketing |
| Focus | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40 | Leica D-Lux 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Autofocus Modes | Single Live View | Multi-area Center Selective single-point Tracking Single Continuous Touch Face Detection Live View |
| Number of Focus Points | 49 | |
| Number of Cross-type Focus Points | 0 | |
| Touch-to-Focus | ||
| Live View Autofocus | ||
| Contrast Detection for Autofocus | ||
| Phase Detection for Autofocus |
| Optics | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40 | Leica D-Lux 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 10.9 - 34 mm | |
| 35mm Equivalent Focal Length Range | 25 - 600 mm | 24 - 75 mm |
| Optical Zoom | 24x | 3.1x |
| Maximum Aperture | f/2.8 - 5.2 | f/1.7 - 2.8 |
| Min Normal Focus Distance | 30 cm | 50 cm |
| Min Macro Focus Distance | 1 cm | 3 cm |
| Image Stabilization |
| Screen | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40 | Leica D-Lux 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen Type | Fixed | Fixed |
| Screen Technology | TFT LCD | |
| Touch Screen | ||
| Screen Size | 3.0" | 3.0" |
| Screen Resolution | 230k dot | 1,240k dot |
| Top LCD Screen | ||
| Live View |
| Viewfinder | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40 | Leica D-Lux 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
| Viewfinder Coverage | 100% | 100% |
| Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent) | 0.7x | |
| Viewfinder Resolution | 2,760k dot | |
| Diopter Adjustment | -4 to +3 |
| Shutter | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40 | Leica D-Lux 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Min Shutter Speed | 60 sec | 1800 sec |
| Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) | 1/2000 sec | 1/4000 sec |
| Max Shutter Speed (Electronic) | 1/16000 sec | |
| Max Continuous Shooting | 1.8 fps | 11.0 fps |
| Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/buffer | Up to 11 fps at 17 MP Up to 30 fps at 8.3 MP |
| Flash | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40 | Leica D-Lux 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Built-in Flash | ||
| Flash Modes | Auto On Off Red-eye Slow Sync | Auto Auto/Red-Eye Reduction First-Curtain Sync Forced On Forced On/Red-Eye Reduction Off Second-Curtain Sync Slow Sync Slow Sync/Red-Eye Reduction |
| Flash Range | 9.50 m | |
| External Flash Connectivity | ||
| External Flash Connection | Shoe Mount |
| Exposure | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40 | Leica D-Lux 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Exposure Metering Modes | Multi Center-weighted Spot | Multi Center-weighted Spot |
| Exposure Modes | Aperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority | |
| Exposure Compensation | ±2 (at 1/3 EV increments) | ±3 (at 1/3 EV increments) |
| Exposure Bracketing | ±3 (3, 5, 7 frames at 1/3 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV increments) |
| Video | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40 | Leica D-Lux 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Internal Recording Modes | MP4 UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 23.98/29.97 fps [100 Mb/s] 1920 x 1080p at 29.97/59.94 fps [20 to 28 Mb/s] 1280 x 720 at 29.97 fps [10 Mb/s] AVCHD 1920 x 1080p at 59.94 fps | |
| Video Formats | AVCHD Lite | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
| Max Video Resolution | 1280 x 720 | 3840 x 2160 |
| Unlimited Video Recording | ||
| IP Streaming |
| Terminals | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40 | Leica D-Lux 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Audio I/O | No | |
| Power I/O | 1 x Micro-USB Input | |
| Other I/O | 1 x Micro-USB (USB 2.0) Data Output (Shared with Power Input) | |
| USB Speed | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| HDMI Output | Micro | |
| Speaker | Mono | Mono |
| Built-in Microphone | Stereo | Stereo |
| Microphone Input | ||
| Headphone Output |
| Connectivity | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40 | Leica D-Lux 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Built-in GPS | ||
| Built-In Wi-Fi | ||
| Wi-Fi Version | 802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz | |
| Built-In Bluetooth | ||
| NFC |
| Environmental | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40 | Leica D-Lux 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Environmental Sealing |
| Physical | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40 | Leica D-Lux 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | 120 x 80 x 92 mm (4.72 x 3.15 x 3.62") | 118 x 66 x 64 mm (4.65 x 2.6 x 2.52") |
| Weight (inc. batteries) | 494 g (1.09 lb / 17.43 oz) | 403 g (0.89 lb / 14.22 oz) |
| Box Dimensions (LxWxH) | 6.5 x 6 x 4.7" | |
| Package Weight | 2 lb |
| Power and Storage | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40 | Leica D-Lux 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Pack | DP-DC15 | |
| Battery Life | 340 shots | |
| USB Charging | ||
| Internal Storage | 40 MB | |
| External Storage | Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC | Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) |
| Other | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40 | Leica D-Lux 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Self Timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures)) | |
| Orientation Sensor |
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