Panasonic FZ40 vs Panasonic G5

The following is a in-depth overview of the Panasonic FZ40 and Panasonic G5, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and they are both created by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FZ40 (14MP) and the G5 (16MP) is very close but the FZ40 (1/2.3") and G5 (Four Thirds) offer totally different sensor dimensions.

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The FZ40 was revealed 24 months prior to the G5 making them a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FZ40 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic G5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting right into a thorough comparison, here is a brief summation of how the FZ40 scores against the G5 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic FZ40 Gallery and Panasonic G5 Gallery.

If you're going to travel with your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FZ40 features outer dimensions of 120mm x 80mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") along with a weight of 494 grams (1.09 lbs) and the Panasonic G5 has proportions of 120mm x 83mm x 71mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 2.8") having a weight of 396 grams (0.87 lbs).

See the Panasonic FZ40 and Panasonic G5 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the FZ40 vs the G5.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FZ40 and G5 is 68 and 74 respectively.

Sometimes, it's difficult to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by looking through a spec sheet. The picture below may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the FZ40 and G5.

As you can see, both cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The FZ40 having a smaller sensor will make achieving shallow DOF more challenging and the Panasonic G5 will render greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more aged FZ40 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.