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Panasonic FZ40 vs Panasonic G6

Portability
68
Imaging
37
Features
40
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6 front
Portability
74
Imaging
52
Features
79
Overall
62

Panasonic FZ40 vs Panasonic G6 Key Specs

Panasonic FZ40
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FZ45
Panasonic G6
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 160 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 390g - 122 x 85 x 71mm
  • Launched April 2013
  • Replaced the Panasonic G5
  • New Model is Panasonic G7
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Panasonic FZ40 vs Panasonic G6 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ40 over the Panasonic G6

 FZ40 G6 

Reasons to pick Panasonic G6 over the Panasonic FZ40

 G6 FZ40 
LaunchedApril 2013July 2010Fresher by 33 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1036k230kClearer display (+806k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Panasonic FZ40 and Panasonic G6

 FZ40 G6 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing

Panasonic FZ40 vs Panasonic G6 Physical Comparison

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).

Compare the Panasonic FZ40 vs Panasonic G6 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic FZ40 vs Panasonic G6 size comparison

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

Panasonic FZ40 vs Panasonic G6 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ40 vs Panasonic G6 Sensor Comparison

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.

Panasonic FZ40 vs Panasonic G6 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ40 vs Panasonic G6 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ40 vs Panasonic G6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ40 Portrait photography info
Panasonic G6 Portrait photography info
46
manual focus
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
supports RAW files
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
71
you can focus manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ40 Street photography advice
Panasonic G6 Street photography advice
51
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
heavier than competitors in class (494g)
73
screen articulates
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
comes with touch to focus
very good high ISO (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ40 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic G6 Sports photography highlights
43
amazing zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
low frames per second (2.0 frames/s)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
56
good resolution (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking focus
lack of image stabilization
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ40 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic G6 as a Travel photography camera
54
resolution is good (14MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
very long zoom (600mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors in class (494 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
72
comes with touch to focus
good resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
lack of Timelapse function
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ40 Landscape photography features
Panasonic G6 Landscape photography features
51
manual focus
quite wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
supports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of Time Lapse mode
67
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
very good high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
lack of image stabilization
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ40 Vlogging advice
Panasonic G6 Vlogging advice
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quite wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic port
heavier than competitors in class (494g)
73
selfie friendly screen
has touchscreen
comes with face detect autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have microphone port
lack of image stabilization
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Panasonic FZ40 vs Panasonic G6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ40 and Panasonic G6
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6
General Information
Make Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6
Alternate name Lumix DMC-FZ45 -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2010-07-21 2013-04-24
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine HD II -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 25600
Lowest native ISO 80 160
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 23
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens focal range 25-600mm (24.0x) -
Max aperture f/2.8-5.2 -
Macro focus range 1cm -
Available lenses - 107
Crop factor 5.9 2.1
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 1,036 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech - TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,440 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 2.0 frames per second 7.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 9.50 m 10.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum 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) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25fps
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format AVCHD Lite MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
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 gr (1.09 lbs) 390 gr (0.86 lbs)
Dimensions 120 x 80 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") 122 x 85 x 71mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 61
DXO Color Depth score not tested 21.3
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.5
DXO Low light score not tested 639
Other
Battery life - 340 images
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures)) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images))
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $420 $750