Panasonic FZ40 vs Panasonic GX850

Here, we are looking at the Panasonic FZ40 versus Panasonic GX850, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both of them are designed by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FZ40 (14MP) and the GX850 (16MP) is fairly well matched but the FZ40 (1/2.3") and GX850 (Four Thirds) have different sensor measurements.

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The FZ40 was announced 7 years prior to the GX850 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FZ40 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic GX850 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting right into a in-depth comparison, here is a short introduction of how the FZ40 matches up against the GX850 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX850. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic FZ40 Gallery and Panasonic GX850 Gallery.

If you're aiming to travel with your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FZ40 enjoys physical measurements of 120mm x 80mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") with a weight of 494 grams (1.09 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GX850 has proportions of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") along with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic FZ40 versus Panasonic GX850 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the FZ40 compared to the GX850.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the FZ40 and GX850 is 68 and 90 respectively.

Generally, its hard to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions only by looking at specs. The picture underneath might offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the FZ40 and GX850.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The FZ40 having a tinier sensor is going to make getting bokeh more difficult and the Panasonic GX850 will resolve more detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more aged FZ40 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.