Panasonic FZ40 vs Panasonic G1

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.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1. The full galleries are available at Panasonic FZ40 Gallery and Panasonic G1 Gallery.

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.

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

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.