Clicky

Panasonic FZ40 vs Panasonic G10

Portability
68
Imaging
37
Features
40
Overall
38
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10 front
Portability
72
Imaging
47
Features
47
Overall
47

Panasonic FZ40 vs Panasonic G10 Key Specs

Panasonic FZ40
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
  • 494g - 120 x 80 x 92mm
  • Introduced July 2010
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FZ45
Panasonic G10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 388g - 124 x 90 x 74mm
  • Announced August 2010
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone

Panasonic FZ40 vs Panasonic G10 Overview

Let's look closer at the Panasonic FZ40 vs Panasonic G10, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and they are both sold by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FZ40 (14MP) and the G10 (12MP) is very similar but the FZ40 (1/2.3") and G10 (Four Thirds) posses different sensor measurements.

Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video

The FZ40 was launched about the same time to the G10 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FZ40 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic G10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight to a full comparison, here is a simple view of how the FZ40 grades against the G10 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes
	
	

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ40 over the Panasonic G10

 FZ40 G10 

Reasons to pick Panasonic G10 over the Panasonic FZ40

 G10 FZ40 
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FZ40 and Panasonic G10

 FZ40 G10 
AnnouncedJuly 2010August 2010Similar age
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurements
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Panasonic FZ40 vs Panasonic G10 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic FZ40 provides external dimensions of 120mm x 80mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 494 grams (1.09 lbs) and the Panasonic G10 has sizing of 124mm x 90mm x 74mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 2.9") and a weight of 388 grams (0.86 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic FZ40 vs Panasonic G10 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have during that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the FZ40 compared to the G10.

Panasonic FZ40 vs Panasonic G10 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FZ40 and G10 is 68 and 72 respectively.

Panasonic FZ40 vs Panasonic G10 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ40 vs Panasonic G10 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its difficult to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reading specs. The image below will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FZ40 and G10.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The FZ40 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make getting bokeh more difficult and the Panasonic FZ40 will deliver more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos more aggressively.

Panasonic FZ40 vs Panasonic G10 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ40 vs Panasonic G10 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ40 vs Panasonic G10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ40 Portrait photography details
Panasonic G10 Portrait photography details
46
focusing manually
MP count good (14MP)
supports RAW formats
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
60
has manual focus
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
comes with face detection focusing
supports RAW files
low resolution sensor (12MP)
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ40 Street photography factors
Panasonic G10 Street photography factors
51
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
more heavy than average in class (494g)
58
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images

Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ40 Sports photography advice
Panasonic G10 Sports photography advice
43
long zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
44
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking autofocus
better than average battery pack (380 CIPA)
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
doesn't have phase detect AF
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards

Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ40 Travel photography information
Panasonic G10 Travel photography information
54
MP count good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
very long reach (600mm)
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than average in class (494g)
does not have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
54
better than average battery pack (380 shots)
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low resolution sensor (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms

Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ40 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic G10 Landscape photography advice
51
focusing manually
decently wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
supports RAW formats
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no Timelapse recording
59
has manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
better than average battery pack (380 CIPA)
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12MP)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a Landslide

Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ40 Vlogging advice
Panasonic G10 Vlogging advice
23
decently wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone port
more heavy than average in class (494g)
23
comes with face detection focusing
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic jack
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or ban

Panasonic FZ40 vs Panasonic G10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ40 and Panasonic G10
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10
General Information
Brand Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10
Also called Lumix DMC-FZ45 -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2010-07-21 2010-08-09
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine HD II Venus Engine HD II
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens focal range 25-600mm (24.0x) -
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.2 -
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Amount of lenses - 107
Crop factor 5.9 2.1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 202 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.52x
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 9.50 m 11.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format AVCHD Lite Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 494 grams (1.09 pounds) 388 grams (0.86 pounds)
Physical dimensions 120 x 80 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") 124 x 90 x 74mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 52
DXO Color Depth score not tested 21.2
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.1
DXO Low light score not tested 411
Other
Battery life - 380 photos
Battery format - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $420 $550