Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40 vs Ricoh CX6

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      Specifications

      General Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40 Ricoh CX6
      BrandPanasonicRicoh
      ModelLumix DMC-ZS40CX6
      Predecessor ModelPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35
      Successor ModelPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45
      Camera TypePoint & ShootPoint & Shoot
      Body TypeStandard CompactStandard Compact
      Video Capture
      Sensor Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40 Ricoh CX6
      Sensor TypeCMOSCMOS
      Sensor Size1/2.3-inch1/2.3-inch
      Sensor Dimensions6.17 x 4.55 mm6.17 x 4.55 mm
      Total Pixels18.9 Megapixel11 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels18.1 Megapixel10 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 3,200100 - 3,200
      Boosted ISO Range100 - 6,400
      Photo Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40 Ricoh CX6
      ProcessorVenus EngineSmooth Imaging Engine IV
      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 2432, 2736 x 2736, 3648 x 2048, 2592 x 1944, 2048 x 1536, 1728 x 1296, 1280 x 9601, 640 x 480
      Image Aspect Ratios1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:91:1, 4:3, 3:2
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, standardFine, Normal
      Timelapse Recording
      WB Bracketing
      Focus Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40 Ricoh CX6
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Center
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Multi-area
      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-ZS40 Ricoh CX6
      35mm Equivalent Focal Length Range24 - 720 mm28 - 300 mm
      Optical Zoom30x10.7x
      Maximum Aperturef/3.3 - 6.4f/3.5 - 5.6
      Min Normal Focus Distance50 cm30 cm
      Min Macro Focus Distance3 cm1 cm
      Image Stabilization
      Screen Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40 Ricoh CX6
      Screen TypeFixedFixed
      Screen TechnologyTFT LCD with AR coatingSony WhiteMagic VGA LCD
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size3.0"3.0"
      Screen Resolution920k dot1,230k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Viewfinder Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40 Ricoh CX6
      ViewfinderElectronic
      Viewfinder Coverage100%
      Viewfinder Resolution200k dot
      Shutter Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40 Ricoh CX6
      Min Shutter Speed4 sec8 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/2000 sec1/2000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting10.0 fps5.0 fps
      Flash Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40 Ricoh CX6
      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 m4.00 m
      External Flash Connectivity
      Exposure Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40 Ricoh CX6
      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) ±0.5 (3 frames at 1/2 EV increments)
      Video Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40 Ricoh CX6
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, AVCHDMotion JPEG
      Max Video Resolution1920 x 10801280 x 720
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Terminals Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40 Ricoh CX6
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Micro
      SpeakerMono
      Built-in MicrophoneMono
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Connectivity Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40 Ricoh CX6
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi Eye-Fi Connection possible
      Built-In Bluetooth
      NFC
      Environmental Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40 Ricoh CX6
      Environmental Sealing
      Physical Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40 Ricoh CX6
      Dimensions111 x 64 x 34 mm (4.37 x 2.52 x 1.34")104 x 59 x 29 mm (4.09 x 2.32 x 1.14")
      Weight (inc. batteries)240 g (0.53 lb / 8.47 oz)201 g (0.44 lb / 7.09 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)5.6 x 5.4 x 2.2"
      Package Weight1 lb
      Power and Storage Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40 Ricoh CX6
      Battery PackDB-100
      Battery Life300 shots
      Internal Storage12 MB86 MB
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXCSingle Slot: SD/SDHC
      Other Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40 Ricoh CX6
      Self TimerYes (2 or 10 sec)Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
      Orientation Sensor


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