Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40 / Lumix DMC-FZ45

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40

Lumix DMC-FZ45

Camera summary

The Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40, made by Panasonic, is a powerful SLR-like (bridge) camera. Announced on July 21, 2010.

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Feature Score
Autofocus specs
1.4 out of 5 stars
Connectivity
3.3 out of 5 stars
Exposure mode
2.5 out of 5 stars
Photography features
4.3 out of 5 stars
Physical
0.0 out of 5 stars
Average Score
2.3 out of 5 stars

Sensor

This camera has a CCD sensor with a 14 Megapixels resolution.

Max video resolutions

1280 x 720

Expect recording in 1280 x 720 with support for the following formats: AVCHD Lite.

Connectivity

Built-in wireless connectivity. Support for HDMI, so you can connect it to screens, monitors or any compatible device. Support for USB, transfer files and upgrade your camera's software directly from your computer.

Other features

This camera doesn't include a microphone port, which can be a major headache when recording video or interviews, consider it before buying it.

Autofocus specs

Af center
No
Af continuous
No
Af Contrast Detection
Yes
Af Face detection
No
Af live view
Yes
Af multi area
No
Af phase detection
No
Af selective
No
Af single
Yes
Af touch
No
Af tracking
No
Number of cross focus points -
Number of focus points -

Connectivity

HDMI
Yes
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
Wireless connectivity -
DXO color depth 0.0
DXO dynamic range 0.0
DXO low light ISO 0.0
DXO overall score 0.0

Exposure mode

AF area
No
average
No
Center weighted
Yes
Multi segment
Yes
partial
No
spot
Yes

General

AKA Lumix DMC-FZ45
announced July 21, 2010
Body type SLR-like (bridge)
brand Panasonic
msrp $138.00
model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40
predecessor model

Lense

Focal length multiplier -
Lens mount fixed lens
Manual focus
Yes
Macro focus range 1cm
Number of lenses -

Other features

GPS -
Self-timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures))
Storage slots 1
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Timelapse recording
No

Photography features

AE bracketing
No
Aperture priority
Yes
Built-in flash
Yes
Custom white balance
Yes
Exposure compensation
Yes
External flash
No
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Flash range 9.50 m
Image stabilization
Yes
Manual exposure mode
Yes
Max continuous shooting 2.0 fps
Max mechanical shutter speed 1/2000s
Minimum shutter speed 60
Shutter priority
Yes
WB bracketing
No

Physical

Battery life 0 shots
Battery model -
Battery type Battery Pack
Crush proof
No
Dust proof
No
Environmental sealing
No
Freeze proof
No
Physical dimensions 120 x 80 x 92mm
Shock proof
No
Water proof
No
Weight 494 grs

Screen

Live view
Yes
Screen resolution 230
Screen size -
Screen type Fixed Type
Touch screen
No

Sensor

Max boosted ISO -
Max image resolution 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 6400
Min native ISO 80
RAW support
Yes
Sensor area -
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56 mm
Sensor resolution 14
Sensor size 1/2.3-inch
Sensor type CCD

Headphone port

Headphone port
No
Max video resolution 1280 x 720
Microphone port
No
Video formats AVCHD Lite
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)

Viewfinder

viewfinder Electronic
viewfinder coverage -
viewfinder magnification -
viewfinder resolution n/a