Panasonic pocket superzoom with 20x Leica zoom, Wi-Fi, NFC, and GPS — the ultimate pocketable travel camera.
The Panasonic Lumix TZ40 (ZS30 in North America) is a travel superzoom compact from Panasonic's TZ series, released approximately 2013. An update to the TZ35 with improved sensor and added NFC. Fixed zoom — no interchangeable mount.
18.1MP MOS sensor. Fixed Leica DC Vario-Elmar 20× optical zoom (24-480mm equivalent). Optical Image Stabiliser. Wi-Fi and NFC. GPS. 1080p Full HD video. Fixed zoom — no interchangeable mount.
The TZ40 updated the TZ35 with a higher-resolution 18MP sensor and added NFC for quick wireless pairing. The core TZ formula — Leica DC zoom in a shirt-pocket body with GPS — remains the same. A well-regarded travel compact.
On the used market the Panasonic Lumix TZ40 is a practical vintage travel superzoom. Condition checks: zoom operation, Wi-Fi/NFC, GPS function, battery. Fixed zoom — no interchangeable mount.