Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70 vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40

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      Specifications

      General Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40
      BrandPanasonicPanasonic
      ModelLumix DMC-FZ70Lumix DMC-FZ40
      Camera TypePoint & ShootPoint & Shoot
      Body TypeBridgeBridge
      Video Capture
      Sensor Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40
      Sensor TypeCMOSCCD
      Sensor Size1/2.3-inch1/2.33-inch
      Sensor Dimensions6.17 x 4.55 mm6.08 x 4.56 mm
      Total Pixels16.8 Megapixel14.5 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels16.1 Megapixel14.1 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 3,20080 - 6,400
      Boosted ISO Range100 - 6,400
      Photo Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40
      ProcessorVenus EngineVenus Engine HD II
      Max Image Resolution4608 x 34564320 x 3240
      Other Resolutions4608 x 3072, 4608 x 2592, 3648 x 2736, 3648 x 2432, 3072 x 2048, 3072 x 2304, 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 4804320 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
      Image Aspect Ratios1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:91:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, StandardFine, Standard
      Timelapse Recording
      WB Bracketing
      Focus Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Center
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection      		Single
      Live View
      Number of Focus Points23
      Number of Cross-type Focus Points00
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Optics Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40
      35mm Equivalent Focal Length Range20 - 1200 mm25 - 600 mm
      Optical Zoom60x24x
      Maximum Aperturef/2.8 - 5.9f/2.8 - 5.2
      Min Normal Focus Distance30 cm30 cm
      Min Macro Focus Distance1 cm1 cm
      Image Stabilization
      Screen Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40
      Screen TypeFixedFixed
      Screen TechnologyTFT Screen LCD Display
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size3.0"3.0"
      Screen Resolution460k dot230k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Viewfinder Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40
      ViewfinderElectronicElectronic
      Viewfinder Coverage100%100%
      Viewfinder Resolution202k dot
      Shutter Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40
      Min Shutter Speed8 sec60 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/2000 sec1/2000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting9.0 fps1.8 fps
      Flash Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      On
      Off
      Red-eye
      Slow Sync      		Auto
      On
      Off
      Red-eye
      Slow Sync
      Flash Range13.50 m9.50 m
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash ConnectionShoe Mount
      Exposure Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot      		Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure Compensation±2 (at 1/3 EV increments)±2 (at 1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing ±3 (3 frames at 1/3 EV increments)
      DXO Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40
      DxO Low Light ISO171
      DxO Color Depth19.4
      DxO Dynamic Range10.8
      DxO Overall Score41
      Video Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, AVCHDAVCHD Lite
      Max Video Resolution1920 x 10801280 x 720
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Terminals Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40
      USB SpeedUSB 3.2 Gen 1x1 (5 GBit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Mini
      SpeakerMonoMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereoStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Connectivity Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Wi-Fi Version802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Environmental Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40
      Environmental Sealing
      Physical Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40
      Dimensions130 x 97 x 118 mm (5.12 x 3.82 x 4.65")120 x 80 x 92 mm (4.72 x 3.15 x 3.62")
      Weight (inc. batteries)606 g (1.34 lb / 21.38 oz)494 g (1.09 lb / 17.43 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)7.4 x 6.6 x 5"
      Package Weight2.15 lb
      Power and Storage Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40
      Battery Life400 shots
      Internal Storage200 MB40 MB
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXCSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC
      Other Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40
      Self TimerYes (2 or 10 secs)Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures))
      Orientation Sensor


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