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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40
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As well as being compared against other super zooms, the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40 is also often compared to entry-level DSLRs, travel zooms, pro digicams and compacts. The Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40's top rivals come from Panasonic (such as the Lumix DMC-FZ48 and the Lumix DMC-FZ150) and Nikon (such as the Coolpix P500 and the Coolpix L120)
Generally, some of the advantages of the Panasonic DMC-FZ40 compared to other super zoom competitors include: it shoots RAW, is slightly less expensive ($410.99 vs $610.64), has higher quality type of viewfinder (digital vs none) and significantly longer exposures (60 seconds vs 30 seconds).
However, on average it has slightly less zoom (24x vs 35x), records lower quality movies (720p @ 30fps vs 1080p @ 24fps), has a slightly lower resolution screen (230k dots vs 920k dots), doesn't record high-speed movies (none vs 220 fps) and doesn't record movies in 24p.
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ48
1 year newer
$384 - $426
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150
1 year newer
$499
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Nikon Coolpix P500
6 months newer
$300
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Canon Powershot SX40
1 year newer
$340 - $380
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Leica V-Lux 2
similar age
$1,101
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100
similar age
$611
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Generally, some of the advantages of the Panasonic DMC-FZ40 compared to entry-level DSLR competitors include: it has a slightly larger screen (3.0" vs 2.7"), has image stabilization (lens vs none) and much longer exposures (60 seconds vs 30 seconds).
However, on average it has a slightly lower resolution screen (230k dots vs 920k dots), takes slightly lower resolution photos (9.8 MP vs 14.2 MP), slightly lower maximum light sensitivity (1,600 ISO vs 6,400 ISO), doesn't record movies in 24p and doesn't shoot as fast continuously (1.8 fps vs 4 fps).
Nikon D3100
similar age
$500 - $547 18-55mm lens
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Canon Rebel T3
6 months newer
$333 (body only)
$489 - $500 18-55mm lens
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Nikon D5100
8 months newer
$500 - $597 (body only)
$600 - $697 18-55mm lens
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Nikon D3000
1 year older
$487 18-55mm lens
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Generally, some of the advantages of the Panasonic DMC-FZ40 compared to travel zoom competitors include: it has slightly more zoom (24x vs 16x), has a slightly wider aperture (f/2.8 vs f/3.3), slightly closer macro focusing (1 cm vs 5 cm), slightly higher boost light sensitivity (6,400 ISO vs none) and shoots RAW.
However, on average it doesn't have a built-in GPS, records lower quality movies (720p @ 30fps vs 1080p @ 60fps), has a slightly lower resolution screen (230k dots vs 921k dots), is much larger (prosumer size 120x79x91 mm vs compact 105x59x34 mm) and doesn't record high-speed movies (none vs 220 fps).
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10
6 months newer
$328
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Sony Cybershot DSC-HX9v
5 months newer
$319 - $330
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Canon PowerShot SX230 HS
6 months newer
$239 - $307
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Olympus SZ-30MR
7 months newer
$355 - $471
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Panasonic Lumix ZS20
1 year newer
$291 - $350
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Generally, some of the advantages of the Panasonic DMC-FZ40 compared to pro digicam competitors include: it has much more zoom (24x vs 3.8x), has higher quality type of viewfinder (digital vs none) and significantly longer exposures (60 seconds vs 15 seconds).
However, on average it has a much smaller sensor (1/2.3" 6.1x4.6mm vs 1/1.7" 8.3x6.2mm), has a slightly narrower aperture (f/2.8 vs f/2.0), records lower quality movies (720p @ 30fps vs 1080p @ 24fps), has a slightly lower resolution screen (230k dots vs 461k dots) and is significantly larger (prosumer size 120x79x91 mm vs compact 99x60x28 mm).
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5
similar age
$359
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Canon PowerShot G12
similar age
$370 - $496
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Canon Powershot S100
1 year newer
$370 - $430
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Generally, some of the advantages of the Panasonic DMC-FZ40 compared to compact competitors include: it has way more more zoom (24x vs 5x), has a slightly larger screen (3.0" vs 2.7"), slightly closer macro focusing (1 cm vs 5 cm), shoots RAW and has a viewfinder (digital vs none).
However, on average it records lower quality movies (720p @ 30fps vs 1080p @ 24fps), is much larger (prosumer size 120x79x91 mm vs super compact 92x55x19 mm), doesn't record high-speed movies (none vs 240 fps), slightly lower maximum light sensitivity (1,600 ISO vs 3,200 ISO) and doesn't have a touch screen.
Canon ELPH 300 HS
6 months newer
$148 - $179
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Samsung PL170
7 months newer
$206 - $273
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