- 1/2.33 inch 28.2mm2
- 14.1 megapixels
- 25.00mm - 600.00mm (35mm eq.)
- Go in depth with our full Panasonic DMC-FZ40 Review.
- 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
- 16.1 megapixels
- 25.00mm - 350.00mm (35mm eq.)
- Go in depth with our full Nikon L610 Review.
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| Manufacturer URL: | Manufacturer website | Manufacturer website |
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| Successor: | ||
| General | ||
| Model Number: | DMC-FZ40 | L610 |
| Alternate Model Number(s): | ||
| Camera Format: | EVF | Compact |
| Currently Manufactured: | No | No |
| Retail Price: | $399.95 | $249.95 |
| Street Price: | $147.19 | |
| Date Available: | 2010-08-31 | 2012-09-15 |
| Tripod Mount: | Yes | Yes |
| Weight: |
17.6 oz
(498 g)
includes batteries |
8.5 oz
(240 g)
includes batteries |
| Size: |
4.7 x
3.1 x
3.6 in. (120 x 80 x 92 mm) |
4.3 x
2.7 x
1.3 in. (108 x 68 x 34 mm) |
| Waterproof: | No | No |
| Waterproof Depth: | n/a | n/a |
| Image Sensor | ||
| Sensor Type: | CCD | CMOS |
| Sensor Manufacturer: | ||
| Effective Megapixels: | 14.1 | 16.1 |
| Sensor Format: | 1/2.33 inch | 1/2.3 inch |
| Sensor size: | 28.198mm2 (6.13mm x 4.6mm) | 28.0735mm2 (6.17mm x 4.55mm) |
| Approximate Pixel Pitch: | 1.42 microns | 1.34 microns |
| Focal Length Multiplier: | n/a | n/a |
| Aspect Ratio: | 4:3, 16:9 | 4:3 |
| Color Filter Type: | RGBG | RGBG |
| Anti Aliasing Filter: | ||
| Self-Cleaning: | No | No |
| Sensor shift image stabilization: | No | No |
| On-Sensor Phase Detect: | No | No |
| DxO Sensor Score: | ||
| DxO Color Depth Score (bits): | ||
| DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): | ||
| DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): | ||
| Image Capture | ||
| Image Resolution: |
4320 x 3240
(14.0 MP,
4:3), 3648 x 2736 (10.0 MP, 4:3), 3072 x 2304 (7.1 MP, 4:3), 2560 x 1920 (4.9 MP, 4:3), 2048 x 1536 (3.1 MP, 4:3), 640 x 480 (0.3 MP, 4:3), 4320 x 2880 (12.4 MP, 3:2), 3648 x 2432 (8.9 MP, 3:2), 3072 x 2048 (6.3 MP, 3:2), 2560 x 1712 (4.4 MP, 3:2), 2048 x 1360 (2.8 MP, Other), 640 x 424 (0.3 MP, Other), 4320 x 2432 (10.5 MP, 16:9), 3648 x 2056 (7.5 MP, Other), 3072 x 1728 (5.3 MP, 16:9), 2560 x 1440 (3.7 MP, 16:9) |
4608 x 3456
(15.9 MP,
4:3), 3264 x 2448 (8.0 MP, 4:3), 2272 x 1704 (3.9 MP, 4:3), 1600 x 1200 (1.9 MP, 4:3), 640 x 480 (0.3 MP, 4:3), 4608 x 2592 (11.9 MP, 16:9) |
| Image File Format: | JPEG (EXIF 2.3), RAW, RAW+JPEG | JPEG, MPO |
| Continuous-mode frames/second: | 1.8 | 1.9 |
| Video Capture | ||
| Can take movies: | Yes | Yes |
| Movie Resolution: |
1280x720 (60/50/30)
848x480 (30) 640x480 (30) 320x240 (30) |
1920x1080 (30p)
1280x720 (30p) 960x540 (30p) 640x480 (30p) |
| Movie File Format: | AVCHD LIte / QT Motion JPEG | .MOV (video: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264, audio: AAC monaural) |
| Composite Video Out: | Yes | Yes |
| NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: | Yes | |
| 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-ELMARIT, 14 elements in 10 groups, 3 Asph. and 3 ED elements | Zoom-Nikkor VR ED lens, 11 elements in 10 groups |
| Focal Length (35mm equivalent): | 25 - 600mm | 25 - 350mm |
| Focal Length (actual): | 4.5 - 108mm | 4.5 - 63mm |
| Zoom Ratio: | 24.00x | 14.00x |
| Aperture Range: | f/2.8 (wide) / f/5,2 (tele) - f/8 (up to f/11 in movie mode) | f/3.3 (wide) / f/5.9 (tele); ND filter (-2.0 AV) insertion |
| Integrated ND Filter: | No | No |
| Normal Focus Range: |
30 cm to Infinity 11.8 in to Infinity |
50 cm to Infinity 19.7 in to Infinity |
| Macro Focus Range: |
1 cm to Infinity 0.4 in to Infinity |
1 cm to Infinity 0.4 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 ( Max. 96.0 x combined with Optical Zoom without Extra Optical Zoom ) | Up to 2x |
| Auto Focus | ||
| Auto Focus: | Yes | Yes |
| Auto Focus Type: | Contrast Detect: Face / AF Tracking / Multi (23pt) / 1pt (flexible / scalable) | Contrast Detection: Auto (9-area automatic selection), Center, Face priority, Manual with 99 focus areas, Subject tracking |
| Auto Focus Assist Light? | Yes | Yes |
| Manual Focus: | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | ||
| Viewfinder: | EVF / LCD | LCD |
| Viewfinder Type: | EVF type; 0.2" 201.6K pixels eq. | |
| Focus Peaking: | No | No |
| EVF Resolution: | n/a | |
| Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): | ||
| Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): | ||
| Display | ||
| Eye-level Viewfinder: | Yes | No |
| Rear Display: | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Display Size (inches): | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| Rear Display Resolution: | 460,000 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): | ||
| Minimum ISO (native): | ||
| ISO Settings: | Auto, iISO, High Sensitivity Auto (1600-6400), 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600 | 125, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200; Auto (auto gain ISO 125-1600) |
| Auto ISO Mode: | Yes | Yes |
| White Balance Settings: | Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Shade, Flash, Halogen, Color Temperature, White Set 1, White Set 2 | Auto, Daylight, Incandescent, Fluorescent, Cloudy, Flash, Preset Manual (Custom) |
| Shutter Speed Range: | 1/2000 - 60 sec | 1/1600 - 4 sec |
| Bulb Mode: | No | No |
| Exposure Compensation: | +/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps |
| Metering Modes: | Intelligent Multiple, Center-Weighted, Spot | 256-segment matrix, Center-weighted (digital zoom less than 2X), Spot (digital zoom 2X or more) |
| Program Auto Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
| Aperture Priority: | Yes | No |
| Shutter Priority: | Yes | No |
| Full Manual Exposure: | Yes | No |
| Creative Exposure Modes: | Creative Movie, My Color, Portrait, Scenery, Sports, Night Portrait, Close-up, Scene, Custom, Panorama Assist, Party, Candle Light, Baby1/2, Pet, Sunset, High Sensitivity, Hi-Speed Burst, Flash Burst, Panning, Starry Sky, Fireworks, Beach, Snow, Aerial Photo, Photo Frame | Back Light, Beach, Close Up, Copy, Dusk/Dawn, Easy Panorama, Fireworks Show, Food, Landscape, Museum, Night Landscape, Night Portrait, Party/Indoor, Pet Portrait, Portrait, Snow, Sports, Sunset, 3D Photography |
| Self Timer: | 2, 10, 10 (3shots) seconds | 2 or 10 seconds |
| Time Lapse (intervalometer): | ||
| 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, Flash Synchro; 1st / 2nd | Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Flash off, Fill flash, Slow sync |
| Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): | n/a | n/a |
| Flash Range Description: | 0.3 - 9.5m (Wide/ISO Auto), 1.0 - 5.1m (Tele/ISO Auto) | Auto ISO: [W]: 0.5 to 6.0m (1ft. 8in. to 19ft.); [T]: 1.5 to 3.2m (5 ft. to 10 ft.) |
| 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 LIte / QT Motion JPEG | .MOV (video: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264, audio: AAC monaural) |
| Included Memory: | 40.0 MB | 28.0 MB |
| Included Memory Type: | built-in memory | Internal |
| Connectivity | ||
| Built-In Wi-Fi: | No | No |
| NFC: | No | |
| Bluetooth: | No | No |
| Built-In GPS: | No | No |
| Microphone Jack: | No | No |
| Headphone Jack: | No | No |
| External Connections: | USB 2.0 High Speed | USB 2.0 High Speed |
| PictBridge Compliant: | Yes | Yes |
| DPOF Compliant: | Yes | Yes |
| Remote Control: | No | |
| Remote Control Type: | ||
| Connections (extended): | DC Input, Mini-HDMI with Viera Link | Mini 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): | 1.8 | 1.9 |
| Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): | 5 | 4 |
| 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): | 580 shots | 330 shots (NiMH AA) |
| Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): | ||
| Battery Life, Video: | ||
| Battery Form Factor: | Proprietary | 2 x AA |
| Usable Battery Types: | 7.2V, 895mAh Lithium-ion rechargeable | Lithium or Alkaline disposable, NiMH rechargeable |
| Batteries Included: | 1 x Proprietary Lithium-ion rechargeable | 2 x Alkaline AAs |
| Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): | Yes | Yes |
| Dedicated Battery Charger Included: | ||
| Internal Charging Supported: | ||
| Software | ||
| Included Software: | PHOTOfunSTUDIO 5.0 HD Edition, SILKYPIX Developer Studio 3.1 SE | Nikon ViewNX 2 CD-ROM |
| OS Compatibility: | ||
| Miscellaneous | ||
| Notes & Features: | Power OIS, 720p movies with manual exposure control. | BSI CMOS sensor, VR Image Stabilization, Full HD 108p videos with stereo sound. Available in Red, Black or Silver. |
