| General | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Panasonic | Sony |
| Model | Lumix DMC-FZ40 | Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 |
| Camera Type | Point & Shoot | Point & Shoot |
| Body Type | Bridge | Standard Compact |
| Video Capture |
| Sensor | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor Size | 1/2.33-inch | 1/2.3-inch |
| Sensor Dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56 mm | 6.17 x 4.55 mm |
| Total Pixels | 14.5 Megapixel | 16.4 Megapixel |
| Effective Pixels | 14.1 Megapixel | 16.1 Megapixel |
| Low Pass Filter | ||
| Native ISO Range | 80 - 6,400 | 100 - 3,200 |
| Photo | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Venus Engine HD II | |
| Max Image Resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4608 x 3456 |
| 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 | 4608 x 2592, 3648 x 2736, 2592 x 1944, 1920 x 1080, 640 x 480 |
| Image Aspect Ratios | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 | 4:3, 16:9 |
| JPEG Quality Levels | Fine, Standard | |
| Timelapse Recording | ||
| WB Bracketing |
| Focus | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 |
|---|---|---|
| Autofocus Modes | Single Live View | Multi-area Center Tracking Single Touch Face Detection |
| Number of Cross-type Focus Points | 0 | 0 |
| Touch-to-Focus | ||
| Live View Autofocus | ||
| Contrast Detection for Autofocus | ||
| Phase Detection for Autofocus |
| Optics | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 |
|---|---|---|
| 35mm Equivalent Focal Length Range | 25 - 600 mm | 25 - 100 mm |
| Optical Zoom | 24x | 4x |
| Maximum Aperture | f/2.8 - 5.2 | f/3.6 - 4.7 |
| Min Normal Focus Distance | 30 cm | |
| Min Macro Focus Distance | 1 cm | 1 cm |
| Image Stabilization |
| Screen | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen Type | Fixed | Fixed |
| Screen Technology | TFT LCD display | |
| Touch Screen | ||
| Screen Size | 3.0" | 2.70" |
| Screen Resolution | 230k dot | 460k dot |
| Top LCD Screen | ||
| Live View |
| Viewfinder | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 |
|---|---|---|
| Viewfinder | Electronic | |
| Viewfinder Coverage | 100% |
| Shutter | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 |
|---|---|---|
| Min Shutter Speed | 60 sec | 2 sec |
| Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) | 1/2000 sec | 1/2000 sec |
| Max Continuous Shooting | 1.8 fps | 1.0 fps |
| Flash | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 |
|---|---|---|
| Built-in Flash | ||
| Flash Modes | Auto On Off Red-eye Slow Sync | Auto On Off Slow Sync Advanced Flash |
| Flash Range | 9.50 m | 3.90 m |
| External Flash Connectivity | ||
| External Flash Connection |
| Exposure | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 |
|---|---|---|
| Exposure Metering Modes | Multi Center-weighted Spot | Multi Center-weighted Spot |
| Exposure Compensation | ±2 (at 1/3 EV increments) | |
| Exposure Bracketing |
| Video | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 |
|---|---|---|
| Video Formats | AVCHD Lite | Motion JPEG |
| Max Video Resolution | 1280 x 720 | 1280 x 720 |
| Unlimited Video Recording |
| Terminals | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 |
|---|---|---|
| USB Speed | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| HDMI Output | ||
| Speaker | Mono | |
| Built-in Microphone | Stereo | Mono |
| Microphone Input | ||
| Headphone Output |
| Connectivity | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 |
|---|---|---|
| Built-in GPS | ||
| Built-In Wi-Fi | ||
| Wi-Fi Version | 802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz | |
| Built-In Bluetooth |
| Environmental | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 |
|---|---|---|
| Environmental Sealing |
| Physical | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | 120 x 80 x 92 mm (4.72 x 3.15 x 3.62") | 102 x 62 x 23 mm (4.02 x 2.44 x 0.91") |
| Weight (inc. batteries) | 494 g (1.09 lb / 17.43 oz) | 152 g (0.34 lb / 5.36 oz) |
| Box Dimensions (LxWxH) | 6.1 x 5.2 x 2" |
| Power and Storage | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Pack | NP-BN | |
| Battery Life | 240 shots | |
| Internal Storage | 40 MB | |
| External Storage | Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC | Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo/Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
| Other | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 |
|---|---|---|
| Self Timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures)) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
| Orientation Sensor |
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