Panasonic FZ40 vs Panasonic GX85

Following is a comprehensive comparison of the Panasonic FZ40 and Panasonic GX85, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless and both of them are built by Panasonic. The image resolution of the FZ40 (14MP) and the GX85 (16MP) is relatively comparable but the FZ40 (1/2.3") and GX85 (Four Thirds) offer different sensor dimensions.

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The FZ40 was announced 6 years earlier than the GX85 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FZ40 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic GX85 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving into a detailed comparison, here is a quick overview of how the FZ40 scores against the GX85 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic FZ40 Gallery and Panasonic GX85 Gallery.

If you are looking to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic FZ40 provides outside dimensions 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 GX85 has sizing of 122mm x 71mm x 44mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.7") having a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic FZ40 and Panasonic GX85 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the FZ40 versus the GX85.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FZ40 and GX85 is 68 and 83 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizes simply by checking out specs. The pic below might offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FZ40 and GX85.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The FZ40 using its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Panasonic GX85 will produce more detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged FZ40 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.