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Panasonic G6 vs Panasonic LZ40

Portability
74
Imaging
52
Features
79
Overall
62
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40 front
Portability
67
Imaging
45
Features
35
Overall
41

Panasonic G6 vs Panasonic LZ40 Key Specs

Panasonic G6
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 160 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 390g - 122 x 85 x 71mm
  • Launched April 2013
  • Older Model is Panasonic G5
  • Updated by Panasonic G7
Panasonic LZ40
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 22-924mm (F3.0-6.5) lens
  • 524g - 126 x 87 x 94mm
  • Introduced January 2014
  • Replaced the Panasonic LZ30
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Panasonic G6 vs Panasonic LZ40 Overview

On this page, we are evaluating the Panasonic G6 and Panasonic LZ40, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are manufactured by Panasonic. The image resolution of the G6 (16MP) and the LZ40 (20MP) is very close but the G6 (Four Thirds) and LZ40 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor size.

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The G6 was unveiled 8 months earlier than the LZ40 so they are of a similar age. Both the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic G6 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic LZ40 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving into a full comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the G6 scores vs the LZ40 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic G6 over the Panasonic LZ40

 G6 LZ40 
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1036k460kCrisper display (+576k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic LZ40 over the Panasonic G6

 LZ40 G6 
IntroducedJanuary 2014April 2013More modern by 8 months

Common features in the Panasonic G6 and Panasonic LZ40

 G6 LZ40 
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display size

Panasonic G6 vs Panasonic LZ40 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry around your camera, you will want to think about its weight and size. The Panasonic G6 enjoys exterior measurements of 122mm x 85mm x 71mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.8") along with a weight of 390 grams (0.86 lbs) while the Panasonic LZ40 has specifications of 126mm x 87mm x 94mm (5.0" x 3.4" x 3.7") accompanied by a weight of 524 grams (1.16 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic G6 and Panasonic LZ40 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the G6 and the LZ40.

Panasonic G6 vs Panasonic LZ40 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G6 and LZ40 is 74 and 67 respectively.

Panasonic G6 vs Panasonic LZ40 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic G6 vs Panasonic LZ40 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be hard to see the gap in sensor sizes simply by viewing a spec sheet. The pic here will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the G6 and LZ40.

Clearly, both of those cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The G6 using its larger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field easier and the Panasonic LZ40 will render greater detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more aged G6 will be behind in sensor technology.

Panasonic G6 vs Panasonic LZ40 sensor size comparison

Panasonic G6 vs Panasonic LZ40 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic G6 vs Panasonic LZ40 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic G6 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic LZ40 Portrait photography factors
71
manual focus
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
features face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
40
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
has face detect focus
no manual focus
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic G6 Street photography info
Panasonic LZ40 Street photography info
73
screen can move to multiple angles
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
comes with touch to focus
above average high ISO (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
45
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
more heavy than competitors (524 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic G6
Sports photography with Panasonic LZ40
56
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
features tracking autofocus
does not have image stabilization
no phase detect autofocus
47
incredible zoom range (22-924mm 42.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20MP)
has tracking focus
max frames per second low (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic G6 Travel photography factors
Panasonic LZ40 Travel photography factors
72
comes with touch to focus
megapixel count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
does not have Timelapse recording
55
good megapixels (20MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (22mm)
great reach (924mm)
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors (524g)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic G6 Landscape photography information
Panasonic LZ40 Landscape photography information
67
manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
decent sized screen (3")
megapixel count decent (16MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
above average high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
does not have Timelapse recording
44
relatively wide (22mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic G6
Vlogging with Panasonic LZ40
73
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen functionality
features face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have external microphone socket
does not have image stabilization
27
relatively wide (22mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
includes microphone support
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
more heavy than competitors (524g)
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Panasonic G6 vs Panasonic LZ40 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic G6 and Panasonic LZ40
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2013-04-24 2014-01-06
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
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 16 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 5152 x 3864
Maximum native ISO 25600 1600
Maximum boosted ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 160 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 23 9
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 22-924mm (42.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.0-6.5
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Available lenses 107 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 1,036k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 1,440k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 15s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1500s
Continuous shooting rate 7.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 10.50 m 10.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/160s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25fps 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p), 320 x 240 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 390 grams (0.86 lb) 524 grams (1.16 lb)
Physical dimensions 122 x 85 x 71mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.8") 126 x 87 x 94mm (5.0" x 3.4" x 3.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 61 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 21.3 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.5 not tested
DXO Low light rating 639 not tested
Other
Battery life 340 images 320 images
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $750 $219