Panasonic FZ40 vs Panasonic G95

Let's look much closer at the Panasonic FZ40 versus Panasonic G95, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless and both of them are offered by Panasonic. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the FZ40 (14MP) and G95 (20.3MP) and the FZ40 (1/2.3") and G95 (Four Thirds) offer totally different sensor sizes.

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The FZ40 was revealed 9 years earlier than the G95 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FZ40 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic G95 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief summary of how the FZ40 scores against the G95 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-G95. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic FZ40 Gallery and Panasonic G95 Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FZ40 enjoys exterior dimensions 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 G95 has dimensions of 130mm x 94mm x 77mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 3.0") along with a weight of 536 grams (1.18 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic FZ40 versus Panasonic G95 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the FZ40 versus the G95.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FZ40 and G95 is 68 and 67 respectively.

Normally, it is very difficult to see the difference between sensor sizing purely by reading a spec sheet. The graphic below will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FZ40 and G95.

Clearly, each of these cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The FZ40 having a tinier sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Panasonic G95 will offer you more detail because of its extra 6.3 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The older FZ40 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.