Panasonic FZ40 vs Panasonic G10
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Panasonic FZ40 vs Panasonic G10 Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe 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.
Panasonic FZ40 vs Panasonic G10 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic FZ40 Gallery & Panasonic G10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ40 over the Panasonic G10
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Reasons to pick Panasonic G10 over the Panasonic FZ40
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Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FZ40 and Panasonic G10
FZ40 | G10 | |||
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Announced | July 2010 | August 2010 | Similar age | |
Focus manually | Very precise focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 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.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.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FZ40 and G10 is 68 and 72 respectively.
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.
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Panasonic FZ40 vs Panasonic G10 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10 | |
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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 |