• 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 16.2 megapixels
  • 25.00mm - 100.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 18.1 megapixels
  • 24.00mm - 720.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Sony DSC-TX100V advantages over Panasonic ZS40

  • Thinner
    17 mm vs 34 mm
    Thinner
  • Lighter weight
    147g vs 240g
    Lighter weight
  • More dots on screen
    1230k vs 920k dots
    Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
  • Bigger JPEG buffer
    10 vs 6 shots
    Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)

Panasonic ZS40 advantages over Sony DSC-TX100V

  • Focus peaking
    Peaker vs Non-peaker
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Eye-level vs Rear display only
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • In-camera panoramas
    Yes vs No
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • RAW file ability
    Yes vs No
    Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Wi-Fi vs None
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • More telephoto lens reach
    720 mm vs 100 mm
    Capture objects farther away
  • Built-in GPS
    GPS vs None
    Geotag your photos
  • Manual focus
    Yes vs No
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • Longer exposure
    30 vs 2 sec
    Long exposures for night shots
  • Slow-motion videos
    Yes vs No
    Shoot slow-motion videos
  • Higher extended ISO
    6400 vs 3200 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Both provide
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash
  • HDMI out
    Both provide
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video

Common Weaknesses

  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • Touchscreen
    Neither provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • Tiltable Screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Neither provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Neither provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Integrated ND filter
    Neither provide
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • External Mic Jack
    Neither provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • Hot shoe
    Neither provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Bulb shutter
    Neither provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

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The Competition

Compared to Sony DSC-TX9

Sony DSC-TX100V
Sony DSC-TX9
  • $282
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More dots on screen
  • Shoots 1080p video
  • $225
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Bigger pixels

Compare Sony DSC-TX100V vs Sony DSC-TX9

Panasonic ZS40
Sony DSC-TX9
  • $380
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Focus peaking
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • $225
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • Thinner

Compare Panasonic ZS40 vs Sony DSC-TX9

Compared to Sony DSC-TX10

Sony DSC-TX100V
Sony DSC-TX10
  • $282
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More dots on screen
  • Shoots 1080p video
  • $330
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Waterproof

Compare Sony DSC-TX100V vs Sony DSC-TX10

Panasonic ZS40
Sony DSC-TX10
  • $380
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Focus peaking
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • $330
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Waterproof

Compare Panasonic ZS40 vs Sony DSC-TX10

Compared to Sony TX20

Sony DSC-TX100V
Sony TX20
  • $282
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More dots on screen
  • Shoots 1080p video
  • $370
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Waterproof

Compare Sony DSC-TX100V vs Sony TX20

Panasonic ZS40
Sony TX20
  • $380
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Focus peaking
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • $370
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Waterproof

Compare Panasonic ZS40 vs Sony TX20

Compared to Canon SX700 HS

Sony DSC-TX100V
Canon SX700 HS
  • $282
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Thinner
  • Lighter weight
  • $329
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • NFC

Compare Sony DSC-TX100V vs Canon SX700 HS

Panasonic ZS40
Canon SX700 HS
  • $380
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Focus peaking
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • $329
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Faster shutter

Compare Panasonic ZS40 vs Canon SX700 HS

Compared to Panasonic ZS60

Sony DSC-TX100V
Panasonic ZS60
  • $282
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Thinner
  • Lighter weight
  • $448
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Focus peaking
  • Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Sony DSC-TX100V vs Panasonic ZS60

Panasonic ZS40
Panasonic ZS60
  • $380
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Built-in GPS
  • $448
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Shoot 4K video
  • Touchscreen

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