Panasonic G100 vs Panasonic ZS40

Here is a in depth comparison of the Panasonic G100 versus Panasonic ZS40, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are built by Panasonic. The image resolution of the G100 (20MP) and the ZS40 (18MP) is fairly similar but the G100 (Four Thirds) and ZS40 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor dimensions.

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The G100 was introduced 6 years later than the ZS40 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic G100 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic ZS40 being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a detailed comparison, below is a simple summary of how the G100 scores against the ZS40 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DC-G100 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic G100 Gallery & Panasonic ZS40 Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic G100 offers outer dimensions of 116mm x 83mm x 54mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 2.1") accompanied by a weight of 352 grams (0.78 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS40 has proportions of 111mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the G100 and the ZS40.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G100 and ZS40 is 81 and 90 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very tough to see the contrast between sensor sizing purely by going over technical specs. The visual below may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the G100 and ZS40.

As you can tell, both the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The G100 having a larger sensor will make shooting bokeh simpler and the Panasonic G100 will offer you greater detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos far more aggressively. The more modern G100 will have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.