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Panasonic G10 vs Panasonic ZS40

Portability
72
Imaging
47
Features
47
Overall
47
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40 front
Portability
90
Imaging
43
Features
58
Overall
49

Panasonic G10 vs Panasonic ZS40 Key Specs

Panasonic G10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 388g - 124 x 90 x 74mm
  • Launched August 2010
Panasonic ZS40
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 240g - 111 x 64 x 34mm
  • Revealed January 2014
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ60
  • Old Model is Panasonic ZS35
  • Later Model is Panasonic ZS45
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Panasonic G10 vs Panasonic ZS40 Overview

Below, we will be evaluating the Panasonic G10 and Panasonic ZS40, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are built by Panasonic. There exists a large gap between the sensor resolutions of the G10 (12MP) and ZS40 (18MP) and the G10 (Four Thirds) and ZS40 (1/2.3") come with different sensor sizes.

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The G10 was unveiled 4 years prior to the ZS40 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic G10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic ZS40 being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief overview of how the G10 scores against the ZS40 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic G10 over the Panasonic ZS40

 G10 ZS40 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS40 over the Panasonic G10

 ZS40 G10 
RevealedJanuary 2014August 2010More modern by 41 months
Screen resolution920k460kCrisper screen (+460k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic G10 and Panasonic ZS40

 G10 ZS40 
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen dimensions
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

Panasonic G10 vs Panasonic ZS40 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic G10 has external dimensions of 124mm x 90mm x 74mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 2.9") and a weight of 388 grams (0.86 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS40 has dimensions of 111mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic G10 and Panasonic ZS40 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have during that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the G10 vs the ZS40.

Panasonic G10 vs Panasonic ZS40 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G10 and ZS40 is 72 and 90 respectively.

Panasonic G10 vs Panasonic ZS40 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic G10 vs Panasonic ZS40 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes just by reviewing a spec sheet. The picture below may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the G10 and ZS40.

Clearly, both cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The G10 with its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Panasonic ZS40 will offer you greater detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs much more aggressively. The more aged G10 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic G10 vs Panasonic ZS40 sensor size comparison

Panasonic G10 vs Panasonic ZS40 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic G10 vs Panasonic ZS40 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic G10 Portrait photography info
Panasonic ZS40 Portrait photography info
60
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
low MP (12 megapixels)
52
manual focus
MP count decent (18MP)
features face detection focus
exports RAW files
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Panasonic G10 Street photography advice
Panasonic ZS40 Street photography advice
58
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
69
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
lighter than competition (240g)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic G10
Sports photography with Panasonic ZS40
44
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports tracking autofocus
better than average battery life (380 per charge)
max fps very slow (3.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
does not have phase detect AF
54
amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic G10
Travel photography with Panasonic ZS40
54
better than average battery life (380 per charge)
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
low MP (12MP)
does not feature selfie friendly display
69
lighter than competition (240 grams)
MP count decent (18MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
great zoom (720mm)
does not have Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic G10 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic ZS40 Landscape photography highlights
59
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
better than average battery life (380 per charge)
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
56
manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (18MP)
exports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic G10 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic ZS40 as a Vlogging camera
23
supports face detection focusing
does not feature selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic jack
34
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (240g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have external microphone jack
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Panasonic G10 vs Panasonic ZS40 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic G10 and Panasonic ZS40
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40
General Information
Brand Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40
Alternate name - Lumix DMC-TZ60
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2010-08-09 2014-01-06
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine HD II Venus Engine
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 18MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Highest boosted ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus distance - 3cm
Number of lenses 107 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech TFT Color LCD TFT LCD with AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 202 thousand dot 200 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.52x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 3.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 11.00 m 6.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/160s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p/60i/30p), 1280 x 720 (60p/30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone 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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 388g (0.86 lb) 240g (0.53 lb)
Dimensions 124 x 90 x 74mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 2.9") 111 x 64 x 34mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 52 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 21.2 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 10.1 not tested
DXO Low light score 411 not tested
Other
Battery life 380 photos 300 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $550 $450