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Panasonic Lumix DMC ZS40S 18.1MP Digital Camera vs Nikon D5500 24.2MP DSLR Camera comparison

 Compare Panasonic Lumix DMC ZS40S 18.1MP Digital Camera
Panasonic Lumix DMC ZS40S 18.1MP Digital Camera
Compare Nikon D5500 24.2MP DSLR Camera
Nikon D5500 24.2MP DSLR Camera
key specs
Camera TypeDigital CameraDSLR Camera
Effective Pixels18.1 MP24.2 MP
Sensor TypeMOSCMOS
Display TypeTFT LCD-
Display Size3 inch3.2 inch
Battery TypeLithium ionLithium ion
Touchscreen-Yes
general
BrandPanasonicNikon
ModelLumix DMC ZS40S 18.1MP Digital CameraD5500 24.2MP DSLR Camera
Model NameLumix DMC ZS40SD5500
Model NumberDMC ZS40S-
SeriesLumix-
ColorBlackBlack
TypeDigital CameraDSLR Camera
Effective Pixels18.1 MP24.2 MP
Dimensions(WxHxD)110.6 x 64.3 x 34.4 mm7.9 x 12.8 x 9.7 cm
Weight214 GM-
Temperature0 to 400 to 40
SLR Variant-Body Only
Tripod Socket-Yes
Face Detection-Yes
Lens Attachment-Body Only
Accessory Shoe-ISO 518 Hot-shoe with Sync and Data Contacts and Safety Lock
sensor features
Sensor TypeMOSCMOS
Sensor Size1/2.3 inch-
Maximum ISO6400 ISO-
Sensor TechnologyHigh Sensitivity MOS Sensor-
ISO Rating-ISO 100 - 25600
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 On-
Digital Zoom4x-
Optical Zoom30x-
Aperture RangeF3.3 - 6.4 / Multistage Iris Diaphragm F3.3 - 8.0 W, F6.4 - 8.0 T-
Color FilterPrimary color filter-
Manual Focus-Yes
Dust Reduction-Yes
Other Lens Features-Lens Aperture Instant Return, Electronically-controlled, Compatible Lenses Autofocus is Available with AF-S and AF-I Lenses
viewfinder features
View FinderYesYes
View Finder TypeLive View Finder-
Viewfinder Coverage100%-
Viewfinder Magnification2.56x0.82x 50 mm f/1.4 Lens at Infinity, -1.0 m -1
Viewfinder Eye Point35 mm17 mm
Other Viewfinder Features-Diopter Adjustment -1.7 to 0.5 m-1
focus features
Focus RangeNormal Wide 50cm - infinity / Tele 200cm - infinity / AF Macro / MF / Intelligent Auto / Motion Picture Wide 3 cm - infinity / Tele 200 cm - infinityDetection Range -1 to +19 EV ISO 100, 20°C
Metering ModesIntelligent Multiple / Center Weighted / SpotMatrix Metering 3D Color Matrix Metering II Type G, E and D Lenses, Color Matrix Metering II Other CPU Lenses, Center-weighted Metering Weight of 75% Given to 8 mm Circle in Center of Frame, Spot Metering Meters 3.5 mm Circle 2.5% of Frame Centered on Selected Focus Point, Matrix
White BalancingAuto / Daylight / Cloudy / Shade / Incandescent / White Set / White Balance Adjustment Except AutoWhite Balance Auto, Incandescent, Fluorescent 7 Types, Direct Sunlight, Flash, Cloudy, Shade, Preset Manual, All Except Preset Manual with Fine Tuning
Auto Focus-Yes
Focus Points-39 or 11 Focus Points
Other Focus Features-AF-area Mode Single-point AF, 9-, 21- or 39- Point Dynamic-area AF, 3D Tracking, Auto-area AF, Face-priority AF, Wide-area AF, Normal-area AF, Subject Tracking AF, Focus Lock Focus can be Locked by Pressing Shutter Release Button Halfway Single-servo AF or by Pressing AE-L / AF-L Button, Autofocus Contrast Detect AF Anywhere in Frame Camera Selects Focus Point Automatically when Face-priority AF or Subject Tracking AF is Selected
exposure features
Exposure ModeProgram AE, Aperture Priority AE, Shutter Priority AE, Manual-
AE Lock/Exposure LockYes-
Spot MeterYes-
Exposure Compensation1/3 EV step, +/-2 EV1/3, 1/2 EV in P, S, A, M, Scene and Night Vision Modes in Increments -5 to 5 EV
Manual ExposureYesYes
Other Exposure Features-Exposure Lock Luminosity Locked at Detected Value with AE-L / AF-L Button
shutter features
Shutter SpeedApprox. 4 - 1/2,000 sec / Starry Sky Mode 15, 30 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 Shooting-
Shutter Type-Electronically-controlled, Vertical-travel, Focal-plane Shutter
Other Shutter Features-Frame Advance Rate 5 fps L Upto 3 fps, H Upto 5 fps JPEG and 12-bit NEF / RAW or 4 fps 14-bit NEF / RAW
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, Auto with Red-eye Reduction, Auto Slow Sync, Auto Slow Sync with Red-eye Reduction, Fill-flash, Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync with Red-eye Reduction, Rear-curtain with Slow Sync, Rear-curtain Sync, Off
Built-in Flash-Yes
Flash Compensation-1/3 EV, 1/2 EV Steps in P, S, A, M and Scene Modes in -3 to 1 EV
Other Flash Features-Built-in Flash Auto, Portrait, Child, Close-Up, Night Portrait, Party / Indoor, Pet Portrait, Super Vivid, Pop, Photo Illustration, Toy Camera Effect Auto Flash with Auto Pop-Up, P, S, A, M, Food Manual Pop-Up with Button Release, Guide Number 12/39, 12/39 with Manual Flash m/ft, ISO 100, 20°C, Flash Control TTL i-TTL Flash Control using 2016-Pixel RGB Sensor is Available with Built-in Flash i-TTL Balanced Fill-Flash for Digital SLR is Used with Matrix and Center-Weighted Metering, Standard i-TTL Flash for Digital SLR with Spot Metering, Flash-ready Indicator Lights When Built-in Flash or Optional Flash Unit is Fully Charged, Blinks After Flash is Fired at Full Output
image features
Image FormatJPEG DCF/Exif2.3 / RAW, DPOF / 3D Image MPO / Motion Picture AVCHD, MP4File Format NEF RAW 12-bit or 14-bit, Compressed, JPEG JPEG Baseline Compliant with Fine 14, Normal 18, Basic 116 Compression, NEF RAW + JPEG Single Photograph Recorded in Both NEF RAW and JPEG Formats, DCF 2.0, DPOF, Exif 2.3
Red Eye ReductionYes On/OffYes
Gross Pixel-24.78 MP
Image Sizing-6000 x 4000 L, 4496 x 3000 M, 2992 x 2000 S
Live View Shooting-Yes
display features
Display TypeTFT LCD-
Display Size3 inch3.2 inch
Display Resolution920K dots-
LCD DisplayTFT LCD-
LCD Display Image Resolution920K dots1037000 dots
Touch Screen-Yes
LCD Display Video Resolution-1920 x 1080
Other Display Features-Effective Angle of View Nikon DX Format, Focal Length Equivalent to 1.5x that of Lenses with FX Format Angle of View, Frame Coverage 95% Horizontal and 95% Vertical, Depth-of-field Preview Yes, Monitor TFT Vari-angle LCD Touch Screen, 100% Frame Coverage, Brightness Adjustment and Eye-sensor Controlled On / Off, Playback Full-frame and Thumbnail 4, 12, 80 Images or Calendar Playback with Playback Zoom, Movie Playback, Photo and Movie Slide Shows, Histogram Display, Highlights, Photo Information, Location Data Display, Auto Image Rotation, Picture Rating and Image Comment Upto 36 Characters
connectivity features
HDMIYes-
USBYes-
GPSYes-
WifiYesYes
Wireless ConnectivityIEEE 802.11b/g/n / 2412 MHz 2462 MHz 1-11 ch / WPA / WPA2 / Infrastracture Mode / WPS / Wi-Fi Direct / Wi-Fi ButtonYes
storage and power features
Inbuilt Memory12 MB-
Upgradable MemoryYesYes
Card TypeSD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, SDXC Memory CardSD, SDHC UHS-I Compliant, SDXC UHS-I Compliant
Battery TypeLithium ionLithium ion
Battery Life300 pictures CIPA Standard*1-
Power Supply-EH-5b AC Adapter
Other Storage Features-Card Slot Single
audio and video features
MicrophoneStereoBuilt-in Microphone Stereo
SpeakerMono-
Video Resolution1920 x 1080-
Video FormatAVCHD, MP4MOV
Audio Video Interface-NTSC, PAL
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 PhotoPortrait, Landscape, Child, Sports, Close-up, Night Portrait, Night Landscape, Party / Indoor, Beach / Snow, Sunset, Dusk / Dawn, Pet Portrait, Candlelight, Blossom, Autumn Colors, Food, Special Effects Modes Night Vision, Super Vivid, Pop, Photo Illustration, Toy Camera Effect, Miniature Effect, Selective Color, Silhouette, High Key, Low Key
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