Panasonic G10 vs Panasonic ZS40

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.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic G10 Gallery & Panasonic ZS40 Gallery.

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).

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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.

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

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.