Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40 vs Fujifilm FinePix Z300

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      Specifications

      General Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40 Fujifilm FinePix Z300
      BrandPanasonicFujifilm
      ModelLumix DMC-ZS40FinePix Z300
      Predecessor ModelPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35
      Successor ModelPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45
      Camera TypePoint & ShootPoint & Shoot
      Body TypeStandard CompactUltra Compact
      Video Capture
      Sensor Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40 Fujifilm FinePix Z300
      Sensor TypeCMOSCCD
      Sensor Size1/2.3-inch1/2.3-inch
      Sensor Dimensions6.17 x 4.55 mm6.17 x 4.55 mm
      Total Pixels18.9 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels18.1 Megapixel10 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 3,200100 - 1,600
      Boosted ISO Range100 - 6,400
      Photo Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40 Fujifilm FinePix Z300
      ProcessorVenus Engine
      Max Image Resolution4896 x 36723648 x 2736
      Other Resolutions4896 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 4803648 x 2056, 2592 x 1944, 2048 x 1944, 1920 x 1080 1600 x 1200, 640 x 480
      Image Aspect Ratios1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:94:3, 16:9
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, standardBasic, Normal, Fine
      Timelapse Recording
      WB Bracketing
      Focus Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40 Fujifilm FinePix Z300
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Center
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View      		Single
      Touch
      Live View
      Number of Focus Points23
      Number of Cross-type Focus Points0
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Optics Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40 Fujifilm FinePix Z300
      35mm Equivalent Focal Length Range24 - 720 mm36 - 180 mm
      Optical Zoom30x5x
      Maximum Aperturef/3.3 - 6.4f/3.9 - 6.4
      Min Normal Focus Distance50 cm60 cm
      Min Macro Focus Distance3 cm9 cm
      Image Stabilization
      Screen Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40 Fujifilm FinePix Z300
      Screen TypeFixedFixed
      Screen TechnologyTFT LCD with AR coating
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size3.0"3.0"
      Screen Resolution920k dot230k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Viewfinder Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40 Fujifilm FinePix Z300
      ViewfinderElectronic
      Viewfinder Coverage100%
      Viewfinder Resolution200k dot
      Shutter Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40 Fujifilm FinePix Z300
      Min Shutter Speed4 sec4 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/2000 sec1/1000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting10.0 fps0.6 fps
      Flash Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40 Fujifilm FinePix Z300
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      Auto/Red-eye Reduction
      Forced On
      Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction
      Forced Off      		Auto
      On
      Off
      Red-eye
      Slow Sync
      Flash Range6.40 m3.50 m
      External Flash Connectivity
      Exposure Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40 Fujifilm FinePix Z300
      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 ±1 (3 frames at 1/3 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV increments)
      Video Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40 Fujifilm FinePix Z300
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, AVCHDMotion JPEG
      Max Video Resolution1920 x 1080640 x 480
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Terminals Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40 Fujifilm FinePix Z300
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Micro
      Speaker
      Built-in MicrophoneMono
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Connectivity Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40 Fujifilm FinePix Z300
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Built-In Bluetooth
      NFC
      Environmental Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40 Fujifilm FinePix Z300
      Environmental Sealing
      Physical Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40 Fujifilm FinePix Z300
      Dimensions111 x 64 x 34 mm (4.37 x 2.52 x 1.34")92 x 57 x 19 mm (3.62 x 2.24 x 0.75")
      Weight (inc. batteries)240 g (0.53 lb / 8.47 oz)155 g (0.34 lb / 5.47 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)5.6 x 5.4 x 2.2"
      Package Weight1 lb
      Power and Storage Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40 Fujifilm FinePix Z300
      Battery PackNP-45
      Battery Life300 shots
      Internal Storage12 MB31 MB
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXCSingle Slot: SD/SDHC
      Other Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40 Fujifilm FinePix Z300
      Self TimerYes (2 or 10 sec)Yes (2 or 10 sec, Couple Timer, Group Timer)
      Orientation Sensor


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