- 20x Optical Zoom LEICA DC Lens from 24mm Ultra Wide-angle
- New 18.1-megapixel High Sensitivity MOS Sensor and Venus Engine
- Wi-Fi Connectivity and NFC (Near Field Communication)
- HYBRID O.I.S.+ (Hybrid Optical Image Stabilizer Plus) and Level Shot
- 1080/50p Full HD Video Recording in AVCHD Progressive and 1080/25p in MP4
- GPS and GLONASS (Global Navigation Satellite System)
Overview
Super Zoom Camera TZ40 - Featuring 20x Super Zoom, Wi-Fi, NFC (Near Field Communication) Technology, and GPS in an Ultra Compact Body
The DMC-TZ40 incorporates 24mm ultra wide-angle 20x optical zoom LEICA DC VARIO-ELMAR lens (35mm camera equivalent: 24-480mm), which is outstanding in class for its quality and versatility. Thanks to the Intelligent Resolution technology, the Intelligent 40x Zoom is available with minimum deterioration of picture quality even combining the digital zoom. The Panasonics black box technology Nano Surface Coating is applied for stunning clarity with minimum flare and ghost. The zoom functions are also available in the video recording.
The 18.1-megapixel High Sensitivity MOS sensor is newly integrated in the DMC-TZ40 to realize both high quality image recording and high speed signal processing. Newly adopted Wavelet NR (Noise Reduction) in the Venus Engine and Edge Smoothing NR enable capturing high sensitivity image with reduced noise and smooth edges even at high ISO settings. The high speed digital signal output technology realizes high speed consecutive shooting at 10 fps in full resolution with mechanical shutter and the Light Speed AF.
The DMC-TZ40 integrates Wi-Fi connectivity and NFC technology. NFC lets users connect the camera with a smartphone/tablet by just placing them nearby and follow the simple guidance. With "Panasonic Image App", users can enjoy remote shooting easy SNS upload, and Instant Transfer, which allows the camera to automatically transfer data to the designated electronic devices. Transferring data to PC is available via wireless access point (router) at home. The Wi-Fi Direct allows direct playback of images on some of the DLNA-compliant VIERA HDTV.
The DMC-TZ40 can record full HD 1,920 x 1,080 videos with stunning smoothness at 50p in AVCHD Progressive and 25p in MP4 format. The POWER O.I.S. is upgraded with an inclusion of HYBRID O.I.S.+ for video recording with 5-axis correction that detects and effectively compensates for the camera's 5 types of movement. Newly added Level Shot detects the horizontal line and keep it even if the camera is tilted. In addition, the high speed video at 100fps in HD quality is available.
The GPS in the DMC-TZ40 complies with GLONASS to further enhance its accuracy. It shows the name of the Country/Region, State/Prov./County, County/Township, City/Town/Village, and worldwide landmark information. The photos and videos with the location names are automatically sorted for quick reach and logging function allows memorizing travelling distance which can be displayed on the Google Earth application. With the 3.0-inch large Multi-Touch Screen, the map is scalable by pinching in/out it on the touch screen.
Specifications:
Metrics
|
Dimensions (W x H x D) |
108.3 x 58.9 x 27.7 mm / (4.26 x 2.32 x 1.09 inch) |
Weight |
Approx. 172g without Battery and SD Memory Card (0.38 lb) / Approx. 198g with Battery and SD Memory Card (0.44 lb) |
Pixels
|
Camera Effective Pixels |
18.1 Megapixels |
Sensor
|
Sensor Size / Total Pixels / Filter |
1/2.3-type High Sensitivity MOS Sensor / 18.9 Total Megapixels / Primary Color Filter |
Lens
|
Aperture |
F3.3 - 6.4 / Multistage Iris Diaphragm (F3.3 - 8.0(W), F6.4 - 8.0(T)) |
Optical Zoom |
20x |
Focal Length |
f=4.3 - 86.0mm (24 - 480mm in 35mm equiv.) / (28-560mm in 35mm equiv. in video recording) |
Extra Optical Zoom (EZ) |
24.5x (4:3 / 12M), 30.0x (4:3 / 8M), 38.2x (4:3 / 5M), 47.8x (Under 3M) |
Intelligent Zoom |
40x |
Lens |
LEICA DC VARIO-ELMAR / 12 elements in 10 groups / (3 Aspherical Lenses / 6 Aspherical surfaces / 2 ED Lens) |
2- Speed Zoom |
Yes |
Optical Image Stabilizer/Five Axis Correction |
HYBRID O.I.S.+ (On / Off) / Yes |
Digital Zoom |
Max. 4x |
Focus
|
Focusing Area |
Normal: Wide 50 cm - infinity / Tele 200 cm - infinity / Macro / Intelligent AUTO/ motion picture: Wide 3 cm - infinity / Tele 100cm - infinity |
AF Assist Lamp |
Yes (On/Off) |
Focus |
Normal, AF Macro, Macro Zoom, Touch AF/AE / Quick AF (On/Off, On in Intelligent Auto), Continuous AF(only for motion picture) / AF Tracking |
AF Metering |
Face / AF Tracking / Touch Area (in Touch AF/AE)/ 23-Area / 1-Area / Spot |
Shutter
|
Shutter Speed |
approx. 4 - 1/2000 sec / 15sec / 30sec in Sarry Sky mode |
File
|
File Format |
Still Image: JPEG(DCF/Exif2.3) / 3D Image: MPO / Motion picture: AVCHD, MP4 |
Recording Modes
|
Mode Dial / Mode Button |
Intelligent Auto, P, A, S, M, C1, C2,Panorama Shot, SCN, Creative Control |
Creative Control mode |
Expressive, Retro, High Key, Low Key, Sepia, Dynamic Monochrome, Impressive Art, High Dynamic, Cross Process, Toy Effect, Miniature Effect, Soft Focus, Star Filter, One Point Color |
Still Image Scene Mode |
Portrait, Soft Skin, Scenery, Sports, Night Portrait, Night Scenery, Hand Held Night Shot, HDR, Food, Baby1, Baby2, Pet, Sunset, High Sensitivity, Starry Sky, Glass Through, Underwater, High Speed Video, 3D Photo |
Continuous Shooting Mode |
Full- Resolution Image: 10 frames/sec Max. 6 images with AF Tracking: 5 frames/sec, 2 frames/sec Max.100 images Intelligent Burst Shooting / High- speed Burst: approx. 40 frames/sec (recorded in 5M/3M/0.3M for 4:3, 4.5M/2.5M/0.3M for 3:2, 3.5M/2M/0.2M for 16:9, 3.5M/2.5M/0.2M for 1:1) / approx. 60 frames/sec (recorded in 2.5M/0.3M for 4:3, 3M/0.3M for 3:2, 3.5M/0.2M for 16:9, 2M/0.2M for 1:1) / Flash burst shooting |
Motion Picture Recording (*2)
|
HD Video |
1920 x 1080 pixels, 50p (FHD: 28Mbps / AVCHD) (Sensor Output is 50fps) / 1920 x 1080 pixels, 50i (FHD: 17Mbps / AVCHD) (Sensor Output is 50fps) / 1280 x 720 pixels, 50p (HD: 17Mbps / AVCHD) (Sensor Output is 50fps) / 1920 x 1080 pixels, 25fps (FHD: 20Mbps / MP4) / 1280 x 720 pixels, 25fps (HD: 10Mbps / MP4) |
STD Video |
640 x 480 pixels, 25fps (VGA: 4Mbps / MP4) |
High Speed Video |
1280 x 720 pixels, 100fps (HD) 640 x 480 pixels, 200fps (VGA) |
Continuous recordable time (motion pictures)
|
AVCHD |
approx. 75 min (FHD / 60p), 80min (FHD / 60i) |
MP4 |
approx. 90 min (FHD) |
Actual recordable time (motion pictures)
|
AVCHD |
approx. 30 min (FHD / 60p), 35min (FHD / 60i) |
MP4 |
approx. 40 min (FHD) |
Exposure Parameters
|
Exposure |
Program AE, Aperture Priority AE, Shutter Priority AE, Manual |
Exposure Compensation |
1/3 EV step, +/-2 EV |
Auto (AE) Bracketing |
1/3 -1EV step, Max +/-1EV, 3 frames |
Light Metering |
Intelligent Multiple / Center Weighted / Spot |
ISO Sensitivity |
Auto / i.ISO / 100 / 200 / 400 / 800 / 1600 / 3200 / 6400 * (* Extended ISO) / High Sensitivity mode (ISO 1600-6400) |
Picture Quality
|
Still Picture Recording |
[1:1] 3664x3664 (10.5M) / 2992x2992 (7.5M EZ) / 2448x2448 (6M EZ)/ 1920x1920 (3.5M EZ) / 1536x1536 (2.5M EZ) / 480x480 (0.2M EZ) / [4:3] 4896x3672 (18M) / 4000x3000 (12M EZ) / 3264x2448 (8M EZ)/ 2560X1920 (5M EZ) / 2048X1536 (3M EZ) / 640x480 (0.3M EZ) / [3:2] 4896x3264 (16M) / 4000x2672 (10.5M EZ) / 3264x2176 (7M EZ)/ 2560x1712 (4.5M EZ) / 2048x1360 (2.5M EZ) / 640x424 (0.3M EZ) / [16:9] 4896x2752 (13.5M) / 4000x2248 (9M EZ) / 3264x1840 (6M EZ)/ 2560x1440 (3.5M EZ) / 1920x1080 (2M EZ) / 640x360 (0.2M EZ) |
Image Quality |
Fine / Standard (3D mode: MPO Fine / MPO Standard ) |
White Balance |
Auto / Daylight / Cloudy / Shade / Incandescent / White Set / White Balance Adjustment (Except Auto) |
Photo Style / Film Mode |
- |
Color Mode / Color Effect / My color |
Color Mode : Standard, Black&White, Sepia, Vivid (in P, A, S, M), Happy (only in iA mode) |
Aspect Bracketing |
- |
Other
|
Digital Red Eye Correction (Red-Eye Removal) |
Yes |
GPS |
Yes(GPS / GLONASS) / Map / GPS LOG |
Wi-FI |
IEEE 802.11b/g/n 2412MHz - 2462MHz (1-11ch) / 2412MHz - 2462MHz (1-11ch) / WPA / WPA2 / Infurastracture mode / WPS / Wi-Fi Direct / Wi-Fi Button |
NFC |
Yes |
Zoom in Motion Picture |
Yes |
Self Timer |
2sec / 10sec |
Display
|
Playback Mode |
All, Slideshow, Filtering PlayPicture Only, Video Only, 3D Play, GPS Area Play, Map, Travel, Category Selection, Select Date, Favorite), Calendar |
Thumbnails / Zoomed Playback |
12,30-thumbnails / Yes (Touch Magnification) |
Calendar Display / Dual- Image Playback |
Yes / No |
Set Favorites / Rotate Image |
Yes / No |
Show Histogram |
Yes |
Show Highlights |
- |
DPOF Print Setting / Set Protection |
Yes / Yes |
Edit
|
Retouch |
Creative Retouch / Auto Retouch |
Resize / Cropping / Aspect Conv. / Leveling |
Yes / Yes / No / No |
Copy / Title Edit / Text Stamp |
Yes / Yes / Yes |
Cut Animation |
Yes |
Video Divide |
Yes |
PictBridge Support |
Single / Multi / All / Favorites / DPOF |
Setup
|
OSD language |
Japanese, English, German, French, Italian, Spanish |
Monitor
|
LCD Monitor |
7.5cm(3.0") TFT Touch Screen LCD Display (920K dots), AR Coating, Multi-Touch / Field of View : approx. 100% / AUTO Power Monitor mode, Power Monitor mode |
Flash
|
Built- in- Flash |
Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off, 0.6 - 6.4m (Wide/ISO Auto), 1.0 - 3.3m (Tele/ISO Auto) |
Media
|
Recording Media |
Built-in Memory, SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, SDXC Memory Card |
Built- in- Memory |
Approx. 12MB TBD |
Audio
|
Microphone / Speaker |
Stereo / Mono |
Interface
|
Interface |
microHDMI, AV Output (PAL/NTSC), USB(AV/USB Multi) |
Power
|
Power |
Li-ion Battery Pack (3.6V / 1250mAh / 4.5Wh) / AC Adaptor (Input: 110-240V AC)(Included, connect with USB cable, playback only) |
Battery life (approx.) |
300 pictures (CIPA Standard)*1 |
Standard Package
|
Included Software |
PHOTOfunSTUDIO 9.1 PE / Adobe Reader |
Standard Accessories |
Battery Pack, AC Adaptor, USB Cable, Hand Strap, DVD-ROM |
Further Specifications
|
NOTE |
*1 / Recording conditions by CIPA standard / - CIPA is an abbreviation of [Camera & Imaging Products Association]. / - Temperature: 23 oC (73.4 oF)/Humidity: 50%RH when LCD monitor is on. / - Using a Panasonic SD Memory Card (32 MB). / - Using the supplied battery. / - Starting recording 30 seconds after the camera is turned on. (When the optical image stabilizer function is set to [ON].) / - Recording once every 30 seconds with full flash every second recording. / - Rotating the zoom lever from Tele to Wide or vice versa in every recording. / - Turning the camera off every 10 recordings and leaving it until the temperature of the battery decreases. / *2 / - These are standard times taken at a temperature of 23 oC (73.4 oF) and a humidity of 50%RH. / - The time available for recording varies depending on the environment, the interval between recordings, and the manner of use. / - Actual recordable time is the time available for recording when repeating actions such as switching the power supply [ON] / [OFF], starting/stopping recording, zoom operation etc. / -Maximum time to record motion pictures continuously with [AVCHD] is 29 minutes 59 seconds. / -Maximum time to record motion pictures continuously with [MP4] is 29 minutes 59 seconds or up to 4 GB. |