Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45 vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40

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      Specifications

      General Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40
      BrandPanasonicPanasonic
      ModelLumix DMC-ZS45Lumix DMC-ZS40
      Predecessor ModelPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35
      Successor ModelPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45
      MSRP$299
      Camera TypePoint & ShootPoint & Shoot
      Body TypeStandard CompactStandard Compact
      Video Capture
      Sensor Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40
      Sensor TypeCMOSCMOS
      Sensor Size1/2.33-inch1/2.3-inch
      Sensor Dimensions6.08 x 4.56 mm6.17 x 4.55 mm
      Total Pixels17.5 Megapixel18.9 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels16 Megapixel18.1 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 6,400100 - 3,200
      Boosted ISO Range100 - 6,400
      Photo Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40
      ProcessorVenus Engine
      Max Image Resolution4608 x 34564896 x 3672
      Other Resolutions4608 x 3072, 4608 x 2592, 3456 x 3456, 3264 x 2448, 3264 x 2176, 2048 x 1536, 2048 x 1360, 1536 x 1536, 1920 x 1080, 640 x 4804896 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 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-ZS45 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Center
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View      		Multi-area
      Center
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Number of Focus Points2123
      Number of Cross-type Focus Points0
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Optics Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40
      35mm Equivalent Focal Length Range24 - 480 mm24 - 720 mm
      Optical Zoom20x30x
      Maximum Aperturef/3.3 - 6.4f/3.3 - 6.4
      Min Normal Focus Distance50 cm50 cm
      Min Macro Focus Distance3 cm3 cm
      Image Stabilization
      Screen Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40
      Screen TypeTiltingFixed
      Screen TechnologyTFT-LCD w/180 degree upward tiltTFT LCD with AR coating
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size3.0"3.0"
      Screen Resolution1,040k dot920k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Viewfinder Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40
      ViewfinderElectronic
      Viewfinder Coverage100%
      Viewfinder Resolution200k dot
      Shutter Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40
      Min Shutter Speed4 sec4 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/2000 sec1/2000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting10.0 fps10.0 fps
      Flash Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      Auto/Red-eye Reduction
      Forced On
      Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction
      Forced Off      		Auto
      Auto/Red-eye Reduction
      Forced On
      Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction
      Forced Off
      Flash Range6.00 m6.40 m
      External Flash Connectivity
      Exposure Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40
      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) ±1 (3 frames at 1/3 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV increments)
      Video Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40
      Video FormatsMPEG-4MPEG-4, AVCHD
      Max Video Resolution1920 x 10801920 x 1080
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Terminals Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Micro Micro
      SpeakerMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Connectivity Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Built-In Bluetooth
      NFC
      Environmental Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40
      Environmental Sealing
      Physical Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40
      Dimensions108 x 60 x 32 mm (4.25 x 2.36 x 1.26")111 x 64 x 34 mm (4.37 x 2.52 x 1.34")
      Weight (inc. batteries)249 g (0.55 lb / 8.78 oz)240 g (0.53 lb / 8.47 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)5.2 x 4.6 x 2"5.6 x 5.4 x 2.2"
      Package Weight0.9 lb1 lb
      Power and Storage Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40
      Battery Life350 shots300 shots
      Internal Storage78 MB12 MB
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXCSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC
      Other Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40
      Self TimerYes (2 or 10 sec)Yes (2 or 10 sec)
      Orientation Sensor
      Sensor Cleaning/Dust Reduction System


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