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2016-02-08T11:47:29

Rated 3 out of 5

Okay camera with okay results

Not quite what I had hoped from this camera after reading reviews on various sites. It's light and easily fits in a pocket but the photo results are disappointing. As many reviews state, there is a mega zoom feature on this camera but the focus time is very slow. In fact, the focus time is very slow with close up photos as well. This is my third Panasonic Lumix- it will probably be my last.

Bill W.

2015-04-08T21:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Great Features in a small package

The photos are good and with GPS, panorama, scene modes, Wifi, 30x zoom, view finder, HD slo-mo and full manual settings; what's not to like? Just a fantastic pocket camera. Now, if only the video was downloaded with the photos instead of being buried DEEP in a separate folder; it is annoying that I can erase all (including video) with ONE stroke. This is a software issue that several of the P&S mfgrs have. FIX IT!!!

TERRY A.

2015-04-01T21:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Excellent

I have not had a chance to use this product much but it seems to be a much improved version of the SZ20 which I have used. I like the viewfinder. The LCD screen seems much brighter and I presume that sunlight will affect it less.

DENNIS K.

2014-08-11T21:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

excellent photos

I needed a smaller camera when I didn't want to carry my dSLR and lenses. This is a great camera that works well on program setting along with other programmable features. Has an aperture adjustment that allows some control over program's depth of field choice. However, the auto format was usually exactly what the photo situation required. LCD screen is bright enough under almost all conditions. I used the small view finder in very, very bright conditions. Nice option. Very satisfied.

furiae

2014-06-16T21:00:00

Rated 3 out of 5

Just Okay

Not what I was expecting. Lots of features. Great zoom. Soft focus. Takes shots when NOT in focus. Slow to focus. Pictures have a slight yellow tint. I thought this would be a good family vacation camera and a step up from my Leica D produced by Panasonic. Boy was I wrong. I wish the Leica had a stronger zoom then it would be great.

D G.

2014-03-31T21:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

A fine camera

My previous camera was an older version of the Panasonic Lumix DMC..It died and I am very happy with this new model..The best feature is the 30X lens...I have taken some wonderful wildlife shots and it does a great job with my granddaughters as well..To early to talk about the cons...none so far

HENRY G.

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Panasonic DMC-ZS40 Specifications

  • Body type

    Compact

  • Max resolution

    4896 x 3672

  • Other resolutions

    4896 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 ratio w:h

    1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9

  • Effective pixels

    18.1 megapixels

  • Sensor photo detectors

    19 megapixels

  • Sensor size

    1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm)

  • Sensor type

    CMOS

  • Processor

    Venus Engine

  • ISO

    Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200 (boost to 6400)

  • White balance presets

    4

  • Custom white balance

    Yes

  • Image stabilization

    Optical

  • Image stabilization notes

    Hybrid Optical Image Stabilizer Plus

  • Uncompressed format

    RAW

  • JPEG quality levels

    Fine, standard

  • Focal length (equiv.)

    24-720 mm

  • Optical zoom

    30x

  • Autofocus

    Contrast Detect (sensor)
    Multi-area
    Center
    Tracking
    Single
    Continuous
    Face Detection
    Live View

  • Digital zoom

    Yes (2x)

  • Manual focus

    Yes

  • Normal focus range

    50 cm (19.69")

  • Macro focus range

    3 cm (1.18")

  • Number of focus points

    23

  • Articulated LCD

    Fixed

  • Screen size

    3"

  • Screen dots

    920,000

  • Touch screen

    No

  • Screen type

    TFT LCD with AR coating

  • Live view

    Yes

  • Viewfinder type

    Electronic

  • Viewfinder coverage

    100%

  • Viewfinder resolution

    200,000

  • Maximum aperture

    F3.3 - F6.4

  • Minimum shutter speed

    4 sec

  • Maximum shutter speed

    1/2000 sec

  • Aperture priority

    Yes

  • Shutter priority

    Yes

  • Manual exposure mode

    Yes

  • Subject / scene modes

    Yes

  • Built-in flash

    Yes

  • Flash range

    6.40 m

  • External flash

    No

  • Flash modes

    Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off

  • Self-timer

    Yes (2 or 10 sec)

  • Metering modes

    Multi
    Center-weighted
    Spot

  • Exposure compensation

    +/-2 (at 1/3 EV steps)

  • AE Bracketing

    +/-1 (3 frames at 1/3 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV steps)

  • WB Bracketing

    No

  • Storage types

    SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal

  • Storage included

    12MB

  • USB

    USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)

  • HDMI

    Yes (micro HDMI)

  • Wireless

    Built-In

  • Wireless notes

    802.11 b/g/n with NFC

  • Remote control

    Yes (via smartphone)

  • Environmentally sealed

    No

  • Battery Type

    Lithium-ion battery

  • USB charger

    Yes

  • Battery Life (CIPA)

    300

  • Orientation sensor

    Yes

  • GPS

    Yes (Built-in place name database)

  • Dimensions

    111 x 64 x 34 mm (4.37 x 2.52 x 1.34")

  • Weight

    240 g (8.47 oz) (Including batteries)

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About Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40 Digital Camera, 18.1MP, 30x Optical Zoom, 3" 920K-Dot LCD Display, USB, HDMI, Built-in Wi-Fi, Panorama, GPS - Silver

The Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40 Digital Camera is a compact travel zoom camera with a 30x, 24-720mm equiv. lens and 18.1 megapixel high sensitivity' MOS sensor. The ZS40 features both a 3" (920k dot) LCD as well as an electronic viewfinder (200k dot). The camera has full manual controls, Raw support, focus peaking, plus a control ring. Movies can be recorded as resolutions as high as 1080/60p. Sharing photos is easy, thanks to built-in Wi-Fi with NFC. Travelers will also appreciate the ZS40's onboard GPS receiver.