Panasonic ZS40 vs Panasonic TS6 Specifications

1/2.3 inch 28.1mm²
18.1 megapixels
24.00mm - 720.00mm (35mm eq.)

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1/2.33 inch 28.2mm²
16.1 megapixels
28.00mm - 128.00mm (35mm eq.)

Go in depth with our full Panasonic TS6 Review.

Detailed specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6

Links
Prices:	Compare Prices	Compare Prices
Manufacturer URL:	Manufacturer website	Manufacturer website
Predecessor:		Panasonic TS5 TS5 vs TS6
Successor:		Panasonic TS7 TS6 vs TS7
General
Model Number:	ZS40	TS6
Alternate Model Number(s):	TZ60	FT6
Camera Format:	Compact	Compact
Currently Manufactured:	No	No
Retail Price:	$449.99	$299.99
Street Price:	$379.99	$297.99
Date Available:	2014-02-01	2015-04-01
Tripod Mount:	Yes	Yes
Weight:	8.5 oz (240 g) includes batteries	7.5 oz (214 g) includes batteries
Size:	4.4 x 2.5 x 1.4 in. (111 x 64 x 34 mm)	4.3 x 2.7 x 1.1 in. (109 x 67 x 29 mm)
Waterproof:	No	Yes
Waterproof Depth:	n/a	43.00 feet (13 meters)

Image Sensor
Sensor Type:	CMOS	CMOS
Sensor Manufacturer:
Effective Megapixels:	18.1	16.1
Sensor Format:	1/2.3 inch	1/2.33 inch
Sensor size:	28.0735mm² (6.17mm x 4.55mm)	28.198mm² (6.13mm x 4.6mm)
Approximate Pixel Pitch:	1.26 microns	1.33 microns
Focal Length Multiplier:	n/a	n/a
Aspect Ratio:	4:3	4:3
Color Filter Type:	RGBG	RGBG
Anti Aliasing Filter:		Fixed
Self-Cleaning:	No	No
Sensor shift image stabilization:	No	No
On-Sensor Phase Detect:	No	No
DxO Sensor Score:	36
DxO Color Depth Score (bits):	19.0
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs):	10.6
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso):	117
Image Capture
Image Resolution:	4896 x 3672 (18.0 MP, 4:3), 4896 x 3264 (16.0 MP, 3:2), 4896 x 2752 (13.5 MP, 16:9), 3664 x 3664 (13.4 MP, 1:1), 4000 x 3000 (12.0 MP, 4:3), 4000 x 2672 (10.7 MP, 3:2), 4000 x 2248 (9.0 MP, 16:9), 2992 x 2992 (9.0 MP, 1:1), 3264 x 2448 (8.0 MP, 4:3), 3264 x 2176 (7.1 MP, 3:2), 3264 x 1840 (6.0 MP, Other), 2448 x 2448 (6.0 MP, 1:1), 2560 x 1920 (4.9 MP, 4:3), 2560 x 1712 (4.4 MP, 3:2), 2560 x 1440 (3.7 MP, 16:9), 1920 x 1920 (3.7 MP, 1:1), 2048 x 1536 (3.1 MP, 4:3), 2048 x 1360 (2.8 MP, Other), 1920 x 1080 (2.1 MP, 16:9), 1536 x 1536 (2.4 MP, 1:1), 640 x 480 (0.3 MP, 4:3), 640 x 424 (0.3 MP, Other), 640 x 360 (0.2 MP, 16:9), 480 x 480 (0.2 MP, 1:1)	4608 x 3456 (15.9 MP, 4:3), 4608 x 3072 (14.2 MP, 3:2), 4608 x 2592 (11.9 MP, 16:9), 3456 x 3456 (11.9 MP, 1:1), 3648 x 2736 (10.0 MP, 4:3), 3648 x 2432 (8.9 MP, 3:2), 3648 x 2056 (7.5 MP, Other), 2736 x 2736 (7.5 MP, 1:1), 2560 x 1920 (4.9 MP, 4:3), 2560 x 1712 (4.4 MP, 3:2), 2560 x 1440 (3.7 MP, 16:9), 1920 x 1920 (3.7 MP, 1:1), 2048 x 1536 (3.1 MP, 4:3), 2048 x 1360 (2.8 MP, Other), 1920 x 1080 (2.1 MP, 16:9), 1536 x 1536 (2.4 MP, 1:1), 1280 x 960 (1.2 MP, 4:3), 640 x 480 (0.3 MP, 4:3), 640 x 424 (0.3 MP, Other), 640 x 360 (0.2 MP, 16:9), 480 x 480 (0.2 MP, 1:1)
Image File Format:	JPEG (EXIF v2.3), MPO, RAW, RAW+JPEG	JPEG (EXIF v2.3), MPO
Continuous-mode frames/second:	10.0	10.0
Video Capture
Can take movies:	Yes	Yes
Movie Resolution:	1920x1080 (60p/60i/30p) 1280x720 (60p/30p) 640x480 (30p) 1280x720 (120p) 640x480 (240p)	1920x1080 (60p/60i/30p) 1280x720 (60p/30p) 640x480 (30p)
Movie File Format:	AVCHD or MP4 with stereo audio	AVCHD or MP4 with stereo sound
Composite Video Out:	Yes	Yes
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video:	No	No
Video Usable as Viewfinder:
HD Video Out:	Yes	Yes
HD Video Connection:	HDMI	HDMI

Lens & Optics
Lens Mount:	n/a	n/a
Lens:	LEICA DC VARIO-ELMAR, 12 elements in 9 groups with 5 Aspherical elements, 10 Aspherical surfaces and 3 ED elements	LEICA DC VARIO-ELMAR; 10 elements in 8 groups, 5 Aspherical and 1 ED element, Anti-fog glass
Focal Length (35mm equivalent):	24 - 720mm	28 - 128mm
Focal Length (actual):	4.3 - 129mm	4.9 - 22.8mm
Zoom Ratio:	30.00x	4.60x
Aperture Range:	f/3.3 - 8.0 (W) / f/6.4 - 8.0 (T) Multistage Iris Diaphram	f/3.3 or 10 (W) / f/5.9 or 18 (T), 2-Step
Integrated ND Filter:	No	No
Normal Focus Range:	50 cm to Infinity 19.7 in to Infinity	30 cm to Infinity 11.8 in to Infinity
Macro Focus Range:	3 cm to Infinity 1.2 in to Infinity	5 cm to Infinity 2.0 in to Infinity
Filter Thread:	n/a	n/a
Thread Type:	n/a	n/a
Optical Image Stabilization:	Yes	Yes
Digital Zoom:	Yes	Yes
Digital Zoom Values:	Up to 4x	Up to 4x
Auto Focus
Auto Focus:	Yes	Yes
Auto Focus Type:	Contrast Detect: Face / AF Tracking / 23pt / 1pt / Spot / Touch Area	Contrast Detect: Face / AF Tracking / 23pt / 1pt / Spot
Auto Focus Assist Light?	Yes	Yes
Manual Focus:	Yes	No
Viewfinder
Viewfinder:	EVF / LCD	No / LCD
Viewfinder Type:	EVF: 0.2-inch, 200K dots equiv. LCD; 100% Coverage, Lens 19.6x Magnification: Approx. 2.56x / 0.46x (35 mm camera equivalent)
Focus Peaking:	Yes	No
EVF Resolution:		n/a
Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent):	0.46x
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed):	2.56x
Display
Eye-level Viewfinder:	Yes	No
Rear Display:	Yes	Yes
Rear Display Size (inches):	3.0	3.0
Rear Display Resolution:	920,000 dots	460,000 dots
Touchscreen:	No	No
Articulating Screen:	No	No
Tilt Swivel Screen:	No	No
Selfie Screen:	No	No
Max Playback Zoom:	16.0x
Top Deck Display:

Exposure
Maximum ISO (native):	3200	3200
Minimum ISO (native):	100	100
ISO Settings:	Auto, iISO, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, High Sensitivity mode (ISO 1600-6400); Extended ISO	Auto, iISO, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200; High Sensitivity mode (ISO 1600-6400)
Auto ISO Mode:	Yes	Yes
White Balance Settings:	Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Shade, Incandescent, White Set	Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Shade, Incandescent, White Set
Shutter Speed Range:	1/2000 - 30 sec	1/1300 - 30 sec
Bulb Mode:	No	No
Exposure Compensation:	+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps	+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Metering Modes:	Intelligent Multiple, Center Weighted, Spot	Intelligent Multiple
Program Auto Exposure:	Yes	Yes
Aperture Priority:	Yes	No
Shutter Priority:	Yes	No
Full Manual Exposure:	Yes	Yes
Creative Exposure Modes:	Panorama Shot, Scene (Portrait, Soft Skin, Scenery, Sports, Night Portrait, Night Scenery, Handheld Night Shot,Food, Baby1, Baby2, Pet, Sunset, High Sensitivity, Glass Through, HDR, Starry Sky, High Speed Video, 3D Photo ), Creative Control (Expressive, Retro, Old Days, High Key, Low Key, Sepia, Dynamic Monochrome, Impressive Art, High Dynamic, Cross Process, Toy Effect, Miniature Effect, Soft Focus, Star Filter, One Point Color (15 filters))	Sports, Snow, Beach&Snorkeling, Advanced Underwater,Panorama Shot; Scene modes: Portrait, Soft Skin, Scenery, Night Portrait, Night Scenery, Hand Held Night Shot, HDR, Food, Baby1, Baby2, Pet, Sunset, High Sensitivity, Starry Sky, Glass Through, 3D Photo; Creative Control modes: Expressive, Retro, High Key, Low Key, Sepia, Dynamic Monochrome, Impressive Art, High Dynamic, Cross Process, Toy Effect, Miniature Effect, Soft Focus, Star Filter, One Point Color
Self Timer:	2 or 10 seconds	2 or 10 seconds
Time Lapse (intervalometer):		Yes
High Resolution Composite:	No	No
Flash
Built-in Flash:	Yes	Yes
Flash Modes:	Auto, 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 Guide Number (ISO 100):	n/a	n/a
Flash Range Description:	Auto ISO: 0.6 - 6.4m (Wide), 1.0 - 3.3m (Tele)	0.3 - 5.6m (Wide/ISO Auto), 0.3 - 3.1m (Tele/ISO Auto)
Max Flash Sync:
Flash Exposure Compensation:
External Flash Connection:	n/a	n/a
Built-In Wireless Flash Control:
Image Storage
Usable Memory Types:	SD / SDHC / SDXC	SD / SDHC / SDXC
UHS Support:
Other Memory:
Dual Card Slots:	No	No
RAW Capture Support:	Yes	No
Uncompressed Format:	RAW, RAW+JPEG
Movie File Format:	AVCHD or MP4 with stereo audio	AVCHD or MP4 with stereo sound
Included Memory:	12.0 MB	10.0 MB
Included Memory Type:	Internal	Internal
Connectivity
Built-In Wi-Fi:	Yes	Yes
NFC:		Yes
Bluetooth:	No	No
Built-In GPS:	Yes	Yes
Microphone Jack:	No	No
Headphone Jack:	No	No
External Connections:	USB 2.0 High Speed,WiFi	USB 2.0 High Speed,WiFi
PictBridge Compliant:	Yes	Yes
DPOF Compliant:	Yes	Yes
Remote Control:	Yes	Yes
Remote Control Type:	Via Wi-Fi	Via Wi-Fi
Connections (extended):	Micro (Type-D) HDMI, Built-in GPS, Built-in Wi-Fi with NFC	Micro (Type D) HDMI

Performance Timing
Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution):
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame):
Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames):
Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot):
Camera penalizes early shutter press?
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution):	10.0	10.0
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution):	6	7
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps):
Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames):
RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps):
Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames):
Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid):
Shutter lag (full AF, tele):
Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR):
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR):
Shutter Lag (manual focus):
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash):
Shutter Lag (prefocused):
Shutter Lag (notes):
Startup Time:
Play -> Record Time:
Flash cycle time, full power:
Power
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View):	300 shots	370 shots
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF):
Battery Life, Video:
Battery Form Factor:	Proprietary	Proprietary
Usable Battery Types:	3.6V, 1250mAh Lithium-ion rechargeable	3.6V, 1250mAh Lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries Included:	1 x Proprietary Lithium-ion rechargeable	1 x Proprietary Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter):	Yes	Yes
Dedicated Battery Charger Included:		No
Internal Charging Supported:		Yes
Software
Included Software:	PHOTOfunSTUDIO 9.3 PE, LoiLoScope (trial version), Adobe Reader	PHOTOfunSTUDIO 9.6 PE, Adobe Reader
OS Compatibility:
Miscellaneous
Notes & Features:	30x zoom with optical image stabilization, EVF, 1080p60 video, 10fps full-res burst shooting, built-in Wi-Fi with NFC, built-in GPS.	Waterproof to 43 ft, dustproof, shockproof to 6.6 ft, freeze-proof to 14 degrees F and pressure resistance to 220 lbf, LED "Torch Light", compass, altimeter, barometer, GPS, Wi-Fi and NFC. Available in camouflage, blue, orange or red.