It features MOS sensor and Venus Engine image processor to enable high-resolution still imaging and full HD 1080p video recording at low-light. The combination of these two technologies also results in an excellent signal-to-noise ratio to realize image with a high degree of clarity and minimal noise. This camera has a 35mm ultra wide-angle lens with Leica DC Vario-Elmar 30x zoom that provides users with wider range of composition possibilities, larger viewing space which minimizes distortion at the wide end and delivers spectacular depth in detail. The DMC-ZS40 features creative control mode which provides 15 different filter effects for modifying the appearance of your images expressive, retro, old days, high key, low key, sepia, dynamic monochrome, impressive art, high dynamic, cross process, toy effect, miniature effect, soft focus, star filter and one point color. It has Optical Image Stabilizer which helps to capture clear and sharp images even in low light scenes. The camera allows to instantly share images using Wi-Fi and NFC technology with a smartphone or tablet. DMC-ZS40 Features: 18.1 Mega Pixels, 3.0"" TFT Screen LCD Display, Built-in GPS & GLONASS, Built-In Live View Finder, 30x Optical Zoom, 60x Intelligent Zoom, Intelligent Auto (iA) Mode, Hybrid O.I.S. - Optical Image Stabilizer, 35mm Ultra Wide-Angle Lens, 1920 x 1080 Full HD Movie Recording, Creative Control/Retouch & Creative Panorama, Focus Peaking, Wi-Fi & NFC, Control Ring - Control Over Zooming, Aperture, Shutter Speed & Creative Control Filters, MOS Sensor & Venus Engine Technologies, Performance Features: Focusing Area: - Normal: Wide 50 cm - infinity / Tele 200 cm - infinity - Macro: Wide 3 cm - infinity / Tele 200 cm - infinity, Metering Mode: Multi Metering / Center Weighted / Spot, Optical Zoom: 30x, Digital: 4x, Intelligent Zoom: 60x, White Balance: Auto / Daylight / Cloudy / Shade / Incandescent / White Set, Exposure: Aperture Priority, Manual, Programmed Auto, Shutter Priority, Exposure Compensation: 1/3 EV step, 2 EV, ISO Sensitivity: Auto, 100-6400 High Sensitivity Mode (1600 - 6400), Self Timer: 2 sec / 10 sec, Recording Format: - Audio Recording w/ Video, Mono - Video Recording: NTSC, Standard Features: OSD Language: English, Spanish, Recording Media: - Built-in Memory - SD Memory Card - SDHC Memory Card - SDXC Memory Card, Built-in-Flash: - Auto - Auto/Red-eye Reduction - Forced On - Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction - Forced Off, Microphones: Stereo / Mono, Interface: - Digital: USB 2.0 (High Speed) - Analog Video: NTSC - Audio: Audio Line Output (Monaural), Specifications: Aperture: F3.3 - 8.0 (W) - F6.4 - 8.0 (T), Continuous Shooting Mode: - Full-Resolution Image, 10 frames/sec Max. 6 images, Thumbnails/Zoomed Playback: 12, 30-thumbnails / Yes, Calendar Display: Yes, Set Favorites: Yes, DPOF Print Setting/Set Production: Yes / Yes, Resize / Cropping / Aspect Conversion / Leveling: Yes / Yes / No / No, PictBridge Support:"
Pros:- Pocketable- 30X Zoom Lens (24-720mm equivalent)- EVF- Adjustment ring around lens- Adjustment wheel around 4-way controller- GPS with logging and geotagging- Amazing menusCons:- Internal battery charge via non-standard cable- 18 MP sensor- No MapsBODY:The body is completely covered in an elastomer (all the black areas on the silver version), while great in hand, this rubber coating impedes the insertion into small pockets. No professional or user review has ever mention..
