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Panasonic GX9 vs Panasonic ZS40

Portability
82
Imaging
60
Features
80
Overall
68
Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40 front
Portability
90
Imaging
43
Features
58
Overall
49

Panasonic GX9 vs Panasonic ZS40 Key Specs

Panasonic GX9
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 407g - 124 x 72 x 47mm
  • Announced February 2018
Panasonic ZS40
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 240g - 111 x 64 x 34mm
  • Released January 2014
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ60
  • Succeeded the Panasonic ZS35
  • Updated by Panasonic ZS45
Photography Glossary

Panasonic GX9 vs Panasonic ZS40 Overview

Following is a in depth assessment of the Panasonic GX9 vs Panasonic ZS40, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are created by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the GX9 (20MP) and the ZS40 (18MP) is pretty comparable but the GX9 (Four Thirds) and ZS40 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor measurements.

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The GX9 was unveiled 4 years after the ZS40 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic GX9 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic ZS40 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight to a thorough comparison, here is a short view of how the GX9 scores versus the ZS40 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GX9 over the Panasonic ZS40

 GX9 ZS40 
ReleasedFebruary 2018January 2014More modern by 50 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1240k920kClearer screen (+320k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS40 over the Panasonic GX9

 ZS40 GX9 

Common features in the Panasonic GX9 and Panasonic ZS40

 GX9 ZS40 
Manual focus Very exact focus
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurements
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Panasonic GX9 vs Panasonic ZS40 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic GX9 comes with outside dimensions of 124mm x 72mm x 47mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.9") and a weight of 407 grams (0.90 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS40 has proportions of 111mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic GX9 vs Panasonic ZS40 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the GX9 compared to the ZS40.

Panasonic GX9 vs Panasonic ZS40 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GX9 and ZS40 is 82 and 90 respectively.

Panasonic GX9 vs Panasonic ZS40 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic GX9 vs Panasonic ZS40 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very hard to see the contrast in sensor sizes just by checking out a spec sheet. The picture underneath should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the GX9 and ZS40.

As you can see, each of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The GX9 with its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Panasonic GX9 will provide more detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots way more aggressively. The newer GX9 will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic GX9 vs Panasonic ZS40 sensor size comparison

Panasonic GX9 vs Panasonic ZS40 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GX9 vs Panasonic ZS40 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic GX9 Portrait photography information
Panasonic ZS40 Portrait photography information
76
has manual focus
good MP (20MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
includes face detect focus
saves RAW files
52
manual focus
megapixel count decent (18MP)
provides face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Panasonic GX9 Street photography highlights
Panasonic ZS40 Street photography highlights
84
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
features focus via touch
good high ISO (25,600)
69
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (240 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic GX9
Sports photography with Panasonic ZS40
72
quiet mode (1/16,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good MP (20MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
includes tracking focus
supports phase detect auto focus
terrible battery (260 CIPA)
54
long zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic GX9
Travel photography with Panasonic ZS40
71
has bluetooth
features focus via touch
good MP (20MP)
flash built-in
terrible battery (260 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
69
lighter than competition in class (240 grams)
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long reach (720mm)
no Time Lapse function
does not posses selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic GX9
Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS40
77
has manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good MP (20MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
no anti aliasing filter
good high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
terrible battery (260 CIPA)
56
manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
supports RAW formats
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic GX9
Vlogging with Panasonic ZS40
35
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detect focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone jack
34
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (240g)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
no mic support
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Panasonic GX9 vs Panasonic ZS40 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GX9 and Panasonic ZS40
 Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40
General Information
Make Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-TZ60
Category Advanced Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2018-02-13 2014-01-06
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine Venus Engine
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5184 x 3888 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 25600 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW photos
Minimum enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 49 23
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 24-720mm (30.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing range - 3cm
Total lenses 107 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 1,240 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology - TFT LCD with AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,760 thousand dots 200 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x -
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Max silent shutter speed 1/16000s -
Continuous shutter rate 9.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 6.00 m (at ISO 200) 6.40 m
Flash modes Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, forced on, forced on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, forced off Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60p/60i/30p), 1280 x 720 (60p/30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 407 gr (0.90 lb) 240 gr (0.53 lb)
Physical dimensions 124 x 72 x 47mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.9") 111 x 64 x 34mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 260 shots 300 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 photos over 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $1,000 $450