The Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40/45, when it was launched in 2010, was monikered as the lower-priced linemate to Panasonic's other superzoom camera, the FZ100. The FZ40, the update of the FZ35/38 features the same 25-600mm equivalent lens of the FZ100 but comes only with a 14.1MP CCD sensor and a 230,000 dot 3.0-inch fixed LCD instead of the FZ100's CMOS sensor and high-speed shooting capabilities. The FZ40 also offers AVCHD Lite 720p HD video recording (though limited by the absence of an accessory shoe for adding an external mic or flash), manual shooting modes, and Panasonic’s Sonic Speed auto-focus system which offers the industry's fastest focus times then.
One of the standout features of CCD sensors, which has been around since the late 1960s, is their high sensitivity to light, which is significantly higher than many other sensor types. This capability is particularly beneficial in low-light conditions, allowing longer exposure times without compromising image quality. This makes CCD sensors, which typically have a greater dynamic range than their counterparts, ideal for applications such as night-time surveillance and astronomical observations, a feature crucial for applications that require detail in shadows and highlights, such as medical imaging and high-end photography.
For the CCD enthusiast wanting to start low with a superzoom digital bridge camera, the Lumix DMC-FZ40 is designed for users looking for a compact option with advanced features without the complexity of interchangeable lenses typical of DSLRs. The camera is noted for its good image quality at lower ISO settings (up to ISO 200), with subjects appearing natural, bright, and reasonably accurate. Aside from the PASM and associated shooting mode functions, the camera has optical and digital image stabilization to help reduce blurriness from camera shake. The FZ40's macro function can focus as close as 30 centimeters to a subject.
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