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Panasonic FZ40 vs Panasonic G1

Portability
68
Imaging
37
Features
40
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1 front
Portability
82
Imaging
46
Features
50
Overall
47

Panasonic FZ40 vs Panasonic G1 Key Specs

Panasonic FZ40
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
  • 494g - 120 x 80 x 92mm
  • Released July 2010
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FZ45
Panasonic G1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 360g - 124 x 84 x 45mm
  • Revealed January 2009
  • Replacement is Panasonic G2
Photography Glossary

Panasonic FZ40 vs Panasonic G1 Overview

Below, we will be comparing the Panasonic FZ40 and Panasonic G1, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and they are both produced by Panasonic. The resolution of the FZ40 (14MP) and the G1 (12MP) is relatively close but the FZ40 (1/2.3") and G1 (Four Thirds) possess totally different sensor dimensions.

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The FZ40 was unveiled 19 months after the G1 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FZ40 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic G1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving in to a detailed comparison, below is a simple summary of how the FZ40 matches up versus the G1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ40 over the Panasonic G1

 FZ40 G1 
RevealedJuly 2010January 2009Newer by 19 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic G1 over the Panasonic FZ40

 G1 FZ40 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Panasonic FZ40 and Panasonic G1

 FZ40 G1 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen sizing
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Panasonic FZ40 vs Panasonic G1 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic FZ40 enjoys exterior dimensions of 120mm x 80mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") and a weight of 494 grams (1.09 lbs) while the Panasonic G1 has specifications of 124mm x 84mm x 45mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 1.8") having a weight of 360 grams (0.79 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the FZ40 vs the G1.

Panasonic FZ40 vs Panasonic G1 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FZ40 and G1 is 68 and 82 respectively.

Panasonic FZ40 vs Panasonic G1 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ40 vs Panasonic G1 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be hard to envision the difference in sensor dimensions just by looking through specifications. The picture below should offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FZ40 and G1.

Plainly, both the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The FZ40 with its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field more challenging and the Panasonic FZ40 will render more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The fresher FZ40 will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic FZ40 vs Panasonic G1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ40 vs Panasonic G1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ40 vs Panasonic G1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FZ40
Portrait photography with Panasonic G1
46
you can focus manually
MP count good (14 megapixels)
saves RAW files
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
57
manual focus
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ40 Street photography info
Panasonic G1 Street photography info
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition (494g)
72
screen can move to multiple angles
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ40 Sports photography advice
Panasonic G1 Sports photography advice
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amazing zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
max fps low (2.0 fps)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
33
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
max frames per second low (3.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FZ40
Travel photography with Panasonic G1
54
MP count good (14MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
long zoom (600mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (494g)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
missing Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ40 Landscape photography info
Panasonic G1 Landscape photography info
51
you can focus manually
decently wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
saves RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have Timelapse mode
57
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3")
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ40 Vlogging features
Panasonic G1 Vlogging features
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decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone port
more heavy than competition (494 grams)
18
can't record video
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Panasonic FZ40 vs Panasonic G1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ40 and Panasonic G1
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1
Other name Lumix DMC-FZ45 -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2010-07-21 2009-01-19
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine HD II -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 1600
Maximum boosted ISO - 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens focal range 25-600mm (24.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.2 -
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Number of lenses - 107
Focal length multiplier 5.9 2.1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 2.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 9.50 m 10.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) -
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 None
Video format AVCHD Lite -
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 494g (1.09 lbs) 360g (0.79 lbs)
Dimensions 120 x 80 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") 124 x 84 x 45mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 53
DXO Color Depth score not tested 21.1
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.3
DXO Low light score not tested 463
Other
Battery life - 330 pictures
Battery style - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $420 $0