Panasonic FZ40 vs Panasonic G7
68 Imaging
37 Features
40 Overall
38
71 Imaging
54 Features
80 Overall
64
Panasonic FZ40 vs Panasonic G7 Key Specs
(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
- Launched July 2010
- Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FZ45
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 410g - 125 x 86 x 77mm
- Announced May 2015
- Old Model is Panasonic G6
Panasonic FZ40 vs Panasonic G7 Overview
Following is a comprehensive assessment of the Panasonic FZ40 versus Panasonic G7, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless and both are sold by Panasonic. The image resolution of the FZ40 (14MP) and the G7 (16MP) is very close but the FZ40 (1/2.3") and G7 (Four Thirds) have different sensor sizing.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe FZ40 was introduced 5 years earlier than the G7 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FZ40 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic G7 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before going right into a in depth comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the FZ40 scores vs the G7 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Panasonic FZ40 vs Panasonic G7 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic FZ40 Gallery & Panasonic G7 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ40 over the Panasonic G7
FZ40 | G7 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic G7 over the Panasonic FZ40
G7 | FZ40 | |||
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Announced | May 2015 | July 2010 | More modern by 58 months | |
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Display resolution | 1040k | 230k | Sharper display (+810k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies | |||
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Panasonic FZ40 and Panasonic G7
FZ40 | G7 | |||
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Focus manually | Very precise focus | |||
Display size | 3" | 3" | Same display measurement |
Panasonic FZ40 vs Panasonic G7 Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FZ40 provides 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) whilst the Panasonic G7 has measurements of 125mm x 86mm x 77mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.0") having a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs).
Analyze the Panasonic FZ40 versus Panasonic G7 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the FZ40 vs the G7.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FZ40 and G7 is 68 and 71 respectively.
Panasonic FZ40 vs Panasonic G7 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it can be difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizes just by viewing specifications. The picture below will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the FZ40 and G7.
Plainly, the two cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The FZ40 using its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF trickier and the Panasonic G7 will render extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged FZ40 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.
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Panasonic FZ40 vs Panasonic G7 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7 |
Also called | Lumix DMC-FZ45 | - |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Advanced Mirrorless |
Launched | 2010-07-21 | 2015-05-19 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | 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 area | 27.7mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4592 x 3448 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 25600 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | - | 49 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | Micro Four Thirds |
Lens zoom range | 25-600mm (24.0x) | - |
Max aperture | f/2.8-5.2 | - |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | - |
Number of lenses | - | 107 |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 230k dots | 1,040k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,360k dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.7x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60s | 60s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
Maximum quiet shutter speed | - | 1/16000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 2.0 frames per second | 7.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 9.50 m | 9.30 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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) | 3840 x 2160 (30, 25, 24, 20fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25fps |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 3840x2160 |
Video file format | AVCHD Lite | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 494 grams (1.09 lb) | 410 grams (0.90 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 120 x 80 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") | 125 x 86 x 77mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 350 photographs |
Style 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 shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail pricing | $420 | $800 |