Panasonic FZ40 vs Panasonic G6

In this article, we are comparing the Panasonic FZ40 vs Panasonic G6, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and they are both offered by Panasonic. The resolution of the FZ40 (14MP) and the G6 (16MP) is very close but the FZ40 (1/2.3") and G6 (Four Thirds) use different sensor dimensions.

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The FZ40 was brought out 3 years before the G6 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FZ40 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic G6 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the FZ40 matches up vs the G6 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic FZ40 Gallery and Panasonic G6 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FZ40 enjoys outer measurements of 120mm x 80mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") and a weight of 494 grams (1.09 lbs) and the Panasonic G6 has measurements of 122mm x 85mm x 71mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.8") having a weight of 390 grams (0.86 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the FZ40 compared to the G6.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the FZ40 and G6 is 68 and 74 respectively.

Generally, it is very hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizing simply by looking through a spec sheet. The visual below will give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the FZ40 and G6.

As you can see, both of those cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The FZ40 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field trickier and the Panasonic G6 will render extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images far more aggressively. The older FZ40 will be behind in sensor technology.