Panasonic FZ40 vs Panasonic GH5

Following is a extended assessment of the Panasonic FZ40 versus Panasonic GH5, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless and both of them are sold by Panasonic. There is a substantial difference between the resolutions of the FZ40 (14MP) and GH5 (20MP) and the FZ40 (1/2.3") and GH5 (Four Thirds) come with totally different sensor sizing.

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The FZ40 was released 7 years prior to the GH5 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FZ40 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic GH5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a concise view of how the FZ40 grades vs the GH5 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH5. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic FZ40 Gallery & Panasonic GH5 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and size. The Panasonic FZ40 provides outside dimensions of 120mm x 80mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") along with a weight of 494 grams (1.09 lbs) while the Panasonic GH5 has specifications of 139mm x 98mm x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") and a weight of 725 grams (1.60 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using at the time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the FZ40 and the GH5.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the FZ40 and GH5 is 68 and 59 respectively.

In many cases, it can be difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizes merely by checking specifications. The pic here should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the FZ40 and GH5.

Plainly, both of these cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The FZ40 featuring a tinier sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field trickier and the Panasonic GH5 will resolve greater detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots much more aggressively. The more aged FZ40 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.