- 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
- 16.0 megapixels
- 25.00mm - 100.00mm (35mm eq.)
- Go in depth with our full Ricoh WG-4 GPS Review.
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Manufacturer URL: | Manufacturer website | Manufacturer website |
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Successor: | ||
General | ||
Model Number: | DMC-FZ40 | WG-4 GPS |
Alternate Model Number(s): | ||
Camera Format: | EVF | Compact |
Currently Manufactured: | No | No |
Retail Price: | $399.95 | $379.95 |
Street Price: | ||
Date Available: | 2010-08-31 | 2014-03-15 |
Tripod Mount: | Yes | Yes |
Weight: |
17.6 oz
(498 g)
includes batteries |
8.3 oz
(235 g)
includes batteries |
Size: |
4.7 x
3.1 x
3.6 in. (120 x 80 x 92 mm) |
4.9 x
2.5 x
1.3 in. (125 x 64 x 33 mm) |
Waterproof: | No | Yes |
Waterproof Depth: | n/a | |
Image Sensor | ||
Sensor Type: | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor Manufacturer: | ||
Effective Megapixels: | 14.1 | 16.0 |
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 | Yes |
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), 3456 x 3456 (11.9 MP, 1:1), 4608 x 2592 (11.9 MP, 16:9), 3072 x 2304 (7.1 MP, 4:3), 3072 x 1728 (5.3 MP, 16:9), 2592 x 1944 (5.0 MP, 4:3), 2592 x 1464 (3.8 MP, Other), 2048 x 1536 (3.1 MP, 4:3), 1920 x 1080 (2.1 MP, 16:9), 1024 x 768 (0.8 MP, 4:3), 640 x 480 (0.3 MP, 4:3) |
Image File Format: | JPEG (EXIF 2.3), RAW, RAW+JPEG | JPEG (EXIF 2.3) |
Continuous-mode frames/second: | 1.8 | 1.5 |
Video Capture | ||
Can take movies: | Yes | Yes |
Movie Resolution: |
1280x720 (60/50/30)
848x480 (30) 640x480 (30) 320x240 (30) |
1920x1080 (30p)
1280x720 (60p/30p) 640x360 (120p) |
Movie File Format: | AVCHD LIte / QT Motion JPEG | MP4 (AVC H.264 video with 32KHz 16-bit stereo PCM audio) |
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 | Ricoh zoom lens; 9 elements in 7 groups, 4 aspherical elements, protective cover with SP coating |
Focal Length (35mm equivalent): | 25 - 600mm | 25 - 100mm |
Focal Length (actual): | 4.5 - 108mm | 4.5 - 18mm |
Zoom Ratio: | 24.00x | 4.00x |
Aperture Range: | f/2.8 (wide) / f/5,2 (tele) - f/8 (up to f/11 in movie mode) | f/2.0 (wide) / f/4.9 (tele) - ??? |
Integrated ND Filter: | No | No |
Normal Focus Range: |
30 cm to Infinity 11.8 in to Infinity |
40 cm to Infinity 15.7 in to Infinity |
Macro Focus Range: |
1 cm to Infinity 0.4 in to Infinity |
1 -
30 cm 0.4 - 11.8 in |
Filter Thread: | n/a | n/a |
Thread Type: | n/a | n/a |
Optical Image Stabilization: | Yes | No |
Digital Zoom: | Yes | Yes |
Digital Zoom Values: | Up to 4x ( Max. 96.0 x combined with Optical Zoom without Extra Optical Zoom ) | Up to 7.2x; Intelligent Zoom up to 28.8x total at VGA |
Auto Focus | ||
Auto Focus: | Yes | Yes |
Auto Focus Type: | Contrast Detect: Face / AF Tracking / Multi (23pt) / 1pt (flexible / scalable) | Contrast Detection: 9 point AF, Spot AF, Auto Tracking AF, Macro, 1cm Macro, Infinity Landscape, Pan Focus, Manual Focus |
Auto Focus Assist Light? | Yes | Yes |
Manual Focus: | Yes | Yes |
Viewfinder | ||
Viewfinder: | EVF / LCD | No / 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 | 10.0x |
Top Deck Display: | ||
Exposure | ||
Maximum ISO (native): | 6400 | |
Minimum ISO (native): | 125 | |
ISO Settings: | Auto, iISO, High Sensitivity Auto (1600-6400), 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600 | Auto (125-6400, adjustable), 125, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400 |
Auto ISO Mode: | Yes | Yes |
White Balance Settings: | Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Shade, Flash, Halogen, Color Temperature, White Set 1, White Set 2 | Auto, Daylight, Shade, Tungsten Light, Fluorescent Light (D: Daylight Color, N: Daylight White, W: White Light), Manual |
Shutter Speed Range: | 1/2000 - 60 sec | 1/4000 - 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 | Multi-segment, Center-weighted, Spot |
Program Auto Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
Aperture Priority: | Yes | No |
Shutter Priority: | Yes | Yes |
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 | USER, HDR, Night Scene, Handheld Night Snap (ISO 125-1600), Movie, Underwater, Underwater Movie, Digital Microscope (2M), Landscape, Flower, Portrait, Interval Shot, Interval Movie, High Speed Movie (VGA, 120 FPS capture, 30 FPS playback), Time-Lapse Movie, 1CM Macro Movie, Digital SR, Surf & Snow, Kids, Pet, Sport, Fireworks, Night Scene Portrait, Food, Digital Wide (5M), Digital Panorama (2M per frame), Report (1280x960, ISO 125-1600) |
Self Timer: | 2, 10, 10 (3shots) seconds | 2 or 10 seconds |
Time Lapse (intervalometer): | Yes | |
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, Flash Off, Flash On, Auto + Redeye, On + Redeye |
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) | 34 ft (wide, auto ISO), 14 ft (tele, auto ISO) |
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 | MP4 (AVC H.264 video with 32KHz 16-bit stereo PCM audio) |
Included Memory: | 40.0 MB | 70.0 MB |
Included Memory Type: | built-in memory | Internal |
Connectivity | ||
Built-In Wi-Fi: | No | No |
NFC: | No | No |
Bluetooth: | No | No |
Built-In GPS: | No | Yes |
Microphone Jack: | No | No |
Headphone Jack: | No | No |
External Connections: | USB 2.0 High Speed | USB 2.0 High Speed |
PictBridge Compliant: | Yes | No |
DPOF Compliant: | Yes | Yes |
Remote Control: | No | Yes |
Remote Control Type: | Optional IR | |
Connections (extended): | DC Input, Mini-HDMI with Viera Link | Micro HDMI (Type D) |
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 | 1.5 |
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): | 5 | Unlimited |
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 | 240 shots |
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): | ||
Battery Life, Video: | ||
Battery Form Factor: | Proprietary | Proprietary D-LI92 |
Usable Battery Types: | 7.2V, 895mAh Lithium-ion rechargeable | Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Batteries Included: | 1 x Proprietary Lithium-ion rechargeable | 1 x Proprietary D-LI92 Lithium-ion rechargeable |
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 | Software CD ROM |
OS Compatibility: | ||
Miscellaneous | ||
Notes & Features: | Power OIS, 720p movies with manual exposure control. | Waterproof (45.9'), Shockproof (6.5'), Crushproof (220 LBF), Coldproof (14F), Dustproof (JIS 6); Built-in GPS and pressure/altitude/depth gauge; Available in blue or black. |