Panasonic Lumix DMC ZS40S 18.1MP Digital Camera vs Canon PowerShot SX170 16MP DSLR Camera comparison

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key specs
Camera TypeDigital CameraDSLR Camera
Effective Pixels18.1 MP16 MP
Sensor TypeMOSCCD
Display TypeTFT LCD-
Display Size3 inch3 inch
Battery TypeLithium ionLithium ion
general
BrandPanasonicCanon
ModelLumix DMC ZS40S 18.1MP Digital CameraPowerShot SX170 16MP DSLR Camera
Model NameLumix DMC ZS40SPowerShot SX170
Model NumberDMC ZS40SSX170
SeriesLumixPowerShot
ColorBlackBlack
TypeDigital CameraDSLR Camera
Effective Pixels18.1 MP16 MP
Dimensions(WxHxD)110.6 x 64.3 x 34.4 mm108 x 71 x 48.9 mm
Weight214 GM228 GM
Temperature0 to 400 to 40
Face Detection-Yes
sensor features
Sensor TypeMOSCCD
Sensor Size1/2.3 inch-
Maximum ISO6400 ISO1600 ISO
Sensor TechnologyHigh Sensitivity MOS Sensor-
lens features
Focal Lengthf = 4.3 - 129mm 24 - 720mm in 35mm equiv. / 28 - 840mm in 35mm equiv. in 169 video recording / Level Shot function Off / 30 - 900mm in 35mm equiv. in 169 video recording / Level Shot function On5.0 - 80.0 mm 35 mm Equivalent to 28 - 448 mm
Digital Zoom4x-
Optical Zoom30x16x
Aperture RangeF3.3 - 6.4 / Multistage Iris Diaphragm F3.3 - 8.0 W, F6.4 - 8.0 TF3.5 - F8.0 W, F5.9 - F8.0 T
Color FilterPrimary color filter-
viewfinder features
View FinderYes-
View Finder TypeLive View Finder-
Viewfinder Coverage100%-
Viewfinder Magnification2.56x-
Viewfinder Eye Point35 mm-
focus features
Focus RangeNormal Wide 50cm - infinity / Tele 200cm - infinity / AF Macro / MF / Intelligent Auto / Motion Picture Wide 3 cm - infinity / Tele 200 cm - infinity-
Metering ModesIntelligent Multiple / Center Weighted / SpotEvaluative, Center-weighted Average, Spot
White BalancingAuto / Daylight / Cloudy / Shade / Incandescent / White Set / White Balance Adjustment Except Auto-
Auto Focus-Yes
exposure features
Exposure ModeProgram AE, Aperture Priority AE, Shutter Priority AE, Manual-
AE Lock/Exposure LockYes-
Spot MeterYes-
Exposure Compensation1/3 EV step, +/-2 EV-
Manual ExposureYes-
shutter features
Shutter SpeedApprox. 4 - 1/2,000 sec / Starry Sky Mode 15, 30 sec1/3200 sec
Self-timerYesYes
Continuous ShotsFull-Resolution Image 10 frames/sec, Max. 6 images / with AF Tracking 5 frames/sec, 2 frames/sec / Intelligent Burst Shooting / High-speed Burst Approx. 60 frames / sec / recorded in 2.5M / 0.3M for 43, 3M / 0.3M for 32, 3.5M / 0.2M for 169, 2M / 0.2M for 11 / Flash Burst Shooting / Approx. 40 frames / sec / recorded in 5M / 3M / 0.3M for 43, 4.5M / 2.5M / 0.3M for 32, 3.5M / 2M / 0.2M for 169, 3.5M / 2.5M / 0.2M for 11 / Flash Burst ShootingYes, 0.8 fps P Mode, 3.2 fps Low Light Mode
flash features
Flash ModesAuto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off / 0.6 - 6.4m Wide / ISO Auto, 2.0 - 3.3m Tele / ISO AutoAuto, On, Slow Synchro, Off
Built-in Flash-Yes
Other Flash Features-External Flash EX-series Speedlite
image features
Image FormatJPEG DCF/Exif2.3 / RAW, DPOF / 3D Image MPO / Motion Picture AVCHD, MP4-
Red Eye ReductionYes On/Off-
Aspect Ratio-169, 32, 43, 11
Image Stabilizer-Yes
Image Sizing-4608 x 3456 L
Still Image Size-3246 x 2448 Medium 1, 1600 x 1200 Medium 2, 640 x 480 Small
Slow Motion-Yes
display features
Display TypeTFT LCD-
Display Size3 inch3 inch
Display Resolution920K dots230,000 dots
LCD DisplayTFT LCD-
LCD Display Image Resolution920K dots230000 dots
LCD Display Video Resolution-1280 x 720
connectivity features
HDMIYes-
USBYes-
GPSYes-
WifiYes-
Wireless ConnectivityIEEE 802.11b/g/n / 2412 MHz 2462 MHz 1-11 ch / WPA / WPA2 / Infrastracture Mode / WPS / Wi-Fi Direct / Wi-Fi Button-
storage and power features
Inbuilt Memory12 MB-
Upgradable MemoryYes-
Card TypeSD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, SDXC Memory Card-
Battery TypeLithium ionLithium ion
Battery Life300 pictures CIPA Standard*1-
Batteries Included-Yes
audio and video features
MicrophoneStereo-
SpeakerMono-
Video Resolution1920 x 1080-
Video FormatAVCHD, MP4-
modes and functions features
Scene ModesPortrait, 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-
HD Support-Yes
Shooting Modes-M, Av, Tv, P, Live View Control, Auto, SCN, Creative Filters, Discreet, Movie
Macro Mode-Yes, 1 - 50 cm W
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