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Panasonic FZ40 vs Panasonic GF6

Portability
68
Imaging
37
Features
40
Overall
38
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6 front
Portability
87
Imaging
53
Features
64
Overall
57

Panasonic FZ40 vs Panasonic GF6 Key Specs

Panasonic FZ40
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
  • 494g - 120 x 80 x 92mm
  • Released July 2010
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FZ45
Panasonic GF6
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 323g - 111 x 65 x 38mm
  • Revealed April 2013
  • Replaced the Panasonic GF5
  • New Model is Panasonic GF7
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Panasonic FZ40 vs Panasonic GF6 Overview

On this page, we are analyzing the Panasonic FZ40 versus Panasonic GF6, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and they are both created by Panasonic. The image resolution of the FZ40 (14MP) and the GF6 (16MP) is fairly similar but the FZ40 (1/2.3") and GF6 (Four Thirds) provide totally different sensor sizing.

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The FZ40 was released 3 years prior to the GF6 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FZ40 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic GF6 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise overview of how the FZ40 matches up against the GF6 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ40 over the Panasonic GF6

 FZ40 GF6 

Reasons to pick Panasonic GF6 over the Panasonic FZ40

 GF6 FZ40 
RevealedApril 2013July 2010More modern by 33 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1040k230kCrisper display (+810k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Panasonic FZ40 and Panasonic GF6

 FZ40 GF6 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurement
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Panasonic FZ40 vs Panasonic GF6 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry around your camera often, you should factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic FZ40 comes with external measurements of 120mm x 80mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") along with a weight of 494 grams (1.09 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GF6 has specifications of 111mm x 65mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.5") with a weight of 323 grams (0.71 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using at the time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the FZ40 versus the GF6.

Panasonic FZ40 vs Panasonic GF6 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the FZ40 and GF6 is 68 and 87 respectively.

Panasonic FZ40 vs Panasonic GF6 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ40 vs Panasonic GF6 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be tough to envision the difference between sensor sizes purely by reading specifications. The image underneath will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the FZ40 and GF6.

Plainly, both of those cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The FZ40 featuring a tinier sensor will make shooting shallower DOF tougher and the Panasonic GF6 will offer you extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more aged FZ40 is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Panasonic FZ40 vs Panasonic GF6 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ40 vs Panasonic GF6 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ40 vs Panasonic GF6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ40 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic GF6 as a Portrait photography camera
46
focusing manually
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
exports RAW formats
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
65
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (16MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
external flash not possible
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ40 Street photography features
Panasonic GF6 Street photography features
51
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
more heavy than others in class (494g)
77
has a tilting screen
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
supports touch focus
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FZ40
Sports photography with Panasonic GF6
43
incredible zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
slow fps (2.0 frames/s)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
51
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes tracking autofocus
low frames per second (4.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ40 Travel photography info
Panasonic GF6 Travel photography info
54
decent megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
long reach (600mm)
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than others in class (494 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
69
supports touch focus
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse recording
does not have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ40 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic GF6 as a Landscape photography camera
51
focusing manually
really wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
exports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of Timelapse function
67
focusing manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
does not have image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FZ40
Vlogging with Panasonic GF6
23
really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone socket
more heavy than others in class (494g)
32
touchscreen
includes face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not have selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
does not have external mic jack
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Panasonic FZ40 vs Panasonic GF6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ40 and Panasonic GF6
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6
General Information
Company Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6
Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FZ45 -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2010-07-21 2013-04-08
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine HD II Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface 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
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4592 x 3448
Max native ISO 6400 12800
Max enhanced ISO - 25600
Minimum native ISO 80 160
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens focal range 25-600mm (24.0x) -
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.2 -
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Amount of lenses - 107
Crop factor 5.9 2.1
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology - TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames per sec 4.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 9.50 m 6.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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 (60i PsF/30p in NTSC models, 50i PsF/25p on PAL), 1280 x 720p (60i PsF/30p in NTSC models, 50i PsF/25p on PAL), 640 x 480 (30/25fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format AVCHD Lite MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
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 pounds) 323 gr (0.71 pounds)
Physical dimensions 120 x 80 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") 111 x 65 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 54
DXO Color Depth score not tested 20.7
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.6
DXO Low light score not tested 622
Other
Battery life - 340 shots
Battery format - 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
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $420 $326