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Sony Alpha a5100 24.3MP Digital Camera vs Panasonic Lumix DMC ZS40S 18.1MP Digital Camera comparison

 Compare Sony Alpha a5100 24.3MP Digital Camera
Sony Alpha a5100 24.3MP Digital Camera
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Panasonic Lumix DMC ZS40S 18.1MP Digital Camera
key specs
Camera TypeDigital CameraDigital Camera
Effective Pixels24.3 MP18.1 MP
Sensor TypeAPS-CMOS
Display Size3 inch3 inch
Battery TypeAAA BatteryLithium ion
TouchscreenYes-
Display Type-TFT LCD
general
BrandSonyPanasonic
ModelAlpha a5100 24.3MP Digital CameraLumix DMC ZS40S 18.1MP Digital Camera
Model NameAlpha A5100Lumix DMC ZS40S
ColorBlackBlack
SLR Variant16-50Mm Lens-
TypeDigital CameraDigital Camera
Effective Pixels24.3 MP18.1 MP
Dimensions(WxHxD)11 x 3.6 x 6.3 cm110.6 x 64.3 x 34.4 mm
Face DetectionYes-
Wide AngleYes-
Temperature0 to 400 to 40
Model Number-DMC ZS40S
Series-Lumix
Weight-214 GM
sensor features
Sensor TypeAPS-CMOS
ISO RatingISO 100 - 25600-
Maximum ISO25600 ISO6400 ISO
Maximum FPS6-
Sensor TechnologyExmor CMOS sensorHigh Sensitivity MOS Sensor
Sensor Size-1/2.3 inch
lens features
Digital Zoom4x4x
Aperture RangeF3.5 - F5.6F3.3 - 6.4 / Multistage Iris Diaphragm F3.3 - 8.0 W, F6.4 - 8.0 T
Color FilterPrimary RGB Color FilterPrimary color filter
Other Lens FeaturesLens Compensation Peripheral Shading, Chromatic Aberration, Distortion-
Focal Length-f = 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
Optical Zoom-30x
focus features
Auto FocusYes-
Focus Points179 Points Phase-detection AF, 25 Points Contrast-detection AF-
Metering ModesMulti-segment, Center-weighted, SpotIntelligent Multiple / Center Weighted / Spot
White BalancingAuto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Incandescent, Fluorescent Warm White, Cool White, Day White, Daylight, Flash, Underwater, Color Temperature 2500 to 9900K and Color Filter G7 to M7 15 Step, A7 to B7 15 Step, Custom, AWB Micro Adjustment G7 to M7 15 Step, A7 to B7 15 Step, Bracketing 3 Frames, H / L SelectableAuto / Daylight / Cloudy / Shade / Incandescent / White Set / White Balance Adjustment Except Auto
Other Focus FeaturesFocus Sensitivity Range -1 EV - 20 EV ISO 100 Equivalent with F2.0 Lens Attached, AF Mode AF-A Automatic AF, AF-S Single-shot AF, AF-C Continuous AF, DMF Direct Manual Focus, Manual Focus, Focus Area Wide 179 Points Phase-detection AF, 25 Points Contrast-detection AF, Zone, Center, Flexible Spot S / M / L, Lock-on AF Wide, Zone, Center, Flexible Spot S / M / L, Eye AF, Predictive Control, Focus Lock, AF Illuminator Built-in LED Type, AF Illuminator Range 0.3 - 3.0 m E PZ 16 - 50 mm, F3.5 - F5.6, OSS Lens Attached, Face Detection Modes On / Off, Face Registration, Face Selection, Maximum Number of Detectable 8, Touch Focus, Smart Zoom Still Images M 1.4x, S 2x, Digital Zoom Still Images L 4x, M 5.7x, S 8x-
Focus Range-Normal Wide 50cm - infinity / Tele 200cm - infinity / AF Macro / MF / Intelligent Auto / Motion Picture Wide 3 cm - infinity / Tele 200 cm - infinity
exposure features
Exposure CompensationStill Images +/- 3.0 EV 1/3 EV Steps, Movies +/- 2.0 EV 1/3 EV Steps1/3 EV step, +/-2 EV
Other Exposure FeaturesExposure Metering Sensitivity -1 EV - 20 EV ISO 100 Equivalent with F2.0 Lens Attached-
Exposure Mode-Program AE, Aperture Priority AE, Shutter Priority AE, Manual
AE Lock/Exposure Lock-Yes
Spot Meter-Yes
Manual Exposure-Yes
shutter features
Shutter TypeElectronically-controlled, Vertical-traverse, Focal-plane Type-
Self-timerYesYes
Continuous ShotsContinuous Shooting High Maximum 6 fps, Low Maximum 3 fpsFull-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
Other Shutter FeaturesSmile Shutter Selectable from 3 Steps, Touch Shutter, Electronic Front Curtain Shutter-
Shutter Speed-Approx. 4 - 1/2,000 sec / Starry Sky Mode 15, 30 sec
flash features
Built-in FlashYes-
Flash ModesFlash Off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Red-eye Reduction On / Off SelectableAuto, 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 Auto
Flash Compensation1/3 EV Steps, +/- 2 EV-
Other Flash FeaturesGuide Number 4 Meters at ISO 100, Flash Coverage 16 mm Focal-length Printed on the Lens Body, Control Pre-flash TTL, Recycling Time 3 sec-
image features
Image FormatRAW, RAW and JPEG, JPEG Fine, JPEG StandardJPEG DCF/Exif2.3 / RAW, DPOF / 3D Image MPO / Motion Picture AVCHD, MP4
Gross Pixel24.7 MP-
Red Eye ReductionYesYes On/Off
Still Image SizeL 6000 x 3376 20 M, M 4240 x 2400 10 M, S 3008 x 1688 5.1 M-
display features
Display Size3 inch3 inch
Touch ScreenYes-
LCD Display Image Resolution921600 dots920K dots
Other Display FeaturesPicture Effects Posterization Color, Posterization Black and White, Pop Color, Retro Photo, Partial Color R, G, B, Y, High Contrast Monochrome, Toy Camera Normal / Cool / Warm / Green / Magenta, Soft High-key, Soft Focus High / Mid / Low, HDR Painting High / Mid / Low, Rich-tone Monochrome, Miniature Auto / Top / Middle H / Bottom / Right / Middle V / Left, Watercolor, Illustration High /Mid / Low, Touch Panel, Adjustable Angle 180°, White Magic, Display Contents Graphic Display, Display All Information, No Display Information, Histogram, Real-time Image Adjustment Display On / Off, Focus Check Focus Magnifier 5.9x, 11.7x, Zebra, Peaking MF Level Setting High / Mid / Low / Off, Color White / Red / Yellow, Marker Display Center, Aspect, Safety Zone, Guide-frame, Grid Line Rule of 3 Grid, Square Grid, Diagonal + Square Grid / Off, Playback Mode Single with or without Shooting Information, Y RGB Histogram and Highlight / Shadow Warning, 12 / 30 Frames Index View, Enlarged Display Mode L 16.7x, M 11.8x, S 8.3x, Panorama Standard 19.2x, Panorama Wide 29.1x, Image Orientation Manual / Off Selectable, Slideshow, Panorama Scrolling, Folder Selection Date, Still, MP4, AVCHD, XAVC S, Forward, Rewind Movie, Delete, Protect, Auto Review 10 / 5/ 2 sec, Off, Soft Skin Effect and at Any Angle with the Selfie 180° Flip Monitor-
Display Type-TFT LCD
Display Resolution-920K dots
LCD Display-TFT LCD
connectivity features
WifiYesYes
Wireless ConnectivityYesIEEE 802.11b/g/n / 2412 MHz 2462 MHz 1-11 ch / WPA / WPA2 / Infrastracture Mode / WPS / Wi-Fi Direct / Wi-Fi Button
HDMI-Yes
USB-Yes
GPS-Yes
storage and power features
Upgradable MemoryYesYes
Card TypeMemory Stick PRO Duo, Memory Stick PRO HG Duo, Memory Stick XC HG Duo, SD / SDHC UHS-I Compliant / SDXC UHS-I CompliantSD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, SDXC Memory Card
Battery TypeAAA BatteryLithium ion
Other Storage FeaturesPC Interface Mass Storage-
Inbuilt Memory-12 MB
Battery Life-300 pictures CIPA Standard*1
audio and video features
MicrophoneBuilt-in Microphone StereoStereo
SpeakerBuilt-in, MonauralMono
Video FormatJPEG DCF 2.0, Exif 2.3, MPF Baseline Compliant, RAW Sony ARW 2.3 Format, XAVC S, AVCHD 2.0 Compliant, MP4AVCHD, MP4
Video Resolution-1920 x 1080
modes and functions features
Drive ModesSingle Shooting, Continuous Shooting Hi / Lo Selectable, Self-timer 10 / 2 sec Delay Selectable, Self-timer Continuous with 10 sec Delay 3/5 Frames Selectable, Bracket Single, Bracket Continuous, White Balance Bracket, DRO Bracket-
Scene ModesPortrait, Sports Action, Macro, Landscape, Sunset, Night Scene, Hand-held Twilight, Night Portrait, Anti Motion BlurPortrait, 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
viewfinder features
View Finder-Yes
View Finder Type-Live View Finder
Viewfinder Coverage-100%
Viewfinder Magnification-2.56x
Viewfinder Eye Point-35 mm
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