Sony SLT A58M 20.1MP DSLR Camera vs Panasonic Lumix DMC ZS40S 18.1MP Digital Camera comparison

Compare Sony SLT A58M 20.1MP DSLR Camera
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key specs
Camera TypeDSLR CameraDigital Camera
Effective Pixels20.1 MP18.1 MP
Sensor TypeCMOSMOS
Display Size2.7 inch3 inch
Battery TypeLithium ionLithium ion
TouchscreenNo-
Display Type-TFT LCD
general
BrandSonyPanasonic
ModelSLT A58M 20.1MP DSLR CameraLumix DMC ZS40S 18.1MP Digital Camera
Model NameSLT A58MLumix DMC ZS40S
Model NumberAlpha SLT-A58MDMC ZS40S
ColorBlackBlack
SLR VariantBody Only-
TypeDSLR CameraDigital Camera
Effective Pixels20.1 MP18.1 MP
Tripod SocketYes-
Dimensions(WxHxD)95.5 x 128.6 x 77.7 mm110.6 x 64.3 x 34.4 mm
Weight492 GM214 GM
Face DetectionYes-
Temperature0 to 400 to 40
PortsType C, Mini HDMI-
Series-Lumix
sensor features
Sensor TypeCMOSMOS
Sensor Size23.2 x 15.4 mm1/2.3 inch
ISO RatingISO 100 - 16000-
Maximum ISO-6400 ISO
Sensor Technology-High Sensitivity MOS Sensor
lens features
Lens MountSony A-mount Lens, Minolta / Konica Lens-
Manual FocusYes-
Color FilterPrimary RGB Color FilterPrimary color filter
Dust ReductionYes-
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
Digital Zoom-4x
Optical Zoom-30x
Aperture Range-F3.3 - 6.4 / Multistage Iris Diaphragm F3.3 - 8.0 W, F6.4 - 8.0 T
viewfinder features
View FinderYesYes
View Finder TypeElectronic ViewfinderLive View Finder
Other Viewfinder FeaturesElectronic Viewfinder Color, Xtra Fine-
Viewfinder Coverage-100%
Viewfinder Magnification-2.56x
Viewfinder Eye Point-35 mm
focus features
Auto FocusYes-
White BalancingAuto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Incandescent, Fluorescent, Flash, Color Temperature, Color Filter, CustomAuto / Daylight / Cloudy / Shade / Incandescent / White Set / White Balance Adjustment Except Auto
Other Focus FeaturesTTL Phase-detection System-
Focus Range-Normal Wide 50cm - infinity / Tele 200cm - infinity / AF Macro / MF / Intelligent Auto / Motion Picture Wide 3 cm - infinity / Tele 200 cm - infinity
Metering Modes-Intelligent Multiple / Center Weighted / Spot
shutter features
Shutter Speed1/4000 secApprox. 4 - 1/2,000 sec / Starry Sky Mode 15, 30 sec
Self-timerYesYes
Continuous ShotsYes, 5 fps H, 2.5 fps LFull-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
flash features
Built-in FlashYes-
External FlashYes-
Flash ModesAutoflash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync, Rear Flash Sync, Red-eye ReductionAuto, 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
image features
Image FormatJPEG, DCF 2.0, EXIF 2.3, MPF, RAW Sony ARW 2.3, RAW JPEGJPEG DCF/Exif2.3 / RAW, DPOF / 3D Image MPO / Motion Picture AVCHD, MP4
Aspect Ratio32, 169-
Red Eye Reduction-Yes On/Off
display features
Display Size2.7 inch3 inch
Touch ScreenNo-
Display Type-TFT LCD
Display Resolution-920K dots
LCD Display-TFT LCD
LCD Display Image Resolution-920K dots
connectivity features
WifiNoYes
HDMI-Yes
USB-Yes
GPS-Yes
Wireless Connectivity-IEEE 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
Battery TypeLithium ionLithium ion
Inbuilt Memory-12 MB
Upgradable Memory-Yes
Card Type-SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, SDXC Memory Card
Battery Life-300 pictures CIPA Standard*1
audio and video features
Video Resolution1920 x 10801920 x 1080
Video FormatAVCHD,MP4, MPEG-4 AVC / H.264AVCHD, MP4
Microphone-Stereo
Speaker-Mono
modes and functions features
Shooting ModesPortrait, Landscape, Macro, Sports Action, Sunset, Night Portrait, Night Scene, Hand-held Twilight-
Scene Modes-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
exposure features
Exposure Mode-Program AE, Aperture Priority AE, Shutter Priority AE, Manual
AE Lock/Exposure Lock-Yes
Spot Meter-Yes
Exposure Compensation-1/3 EV step, +/-2 EV
Manual Exposure-Yes

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