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Panasonic G95 vs Panasonic ZS40

Portability
67
Imaging
62
Features
88
Overall
72
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G95 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40 front
Portability
90
Imaging
43
Features
58
Overall
49

Panasonic G95 vs Panasonic ZS40 Key Specs

Panasonic G95
(Full Review)
  • 20.3MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 536g - 130 x 94 x 77mm
  • Revealed April 2019
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-G90
  • Old Model is Panasonic G85
Panasonic ZS40
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 240g - 111 x 64 x 34mm
  • Announced January 2014
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-TZ60
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic ZS35
  • Refreshed by Panasonic ZS45
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Panasonic G95 vs Panasonic ZS40 Overview

Its time to look closer at the Panasonic G95 and Panasonic ZS40, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are built by Panasonic. The image resolution of the G95 (20.3MP) and the ZS40 (18MP) is very similar but the G95 (Four Thirds) and ZS40 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor sizes.

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The G95 was released 5 years later than the ZS40 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic G95 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic ZS40 being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a full comparison, below is a simple summary of how the G95 matches up against the ZS40 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic G95 over the Panasonic ZS40

 G95 ZS40 
AnnouncedApril 2019January 2014More recent by 64 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1240k920kSharper display (+320k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS40 over the Panasonic G95

 ZS40 G95 

Common features in the Panasonic G95 and Panasonic ZS40

 G95 ZS40 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Display dimension3"3"Identical display dimensions

Panasonic G95 vs Panasonic ZS40 Physical Comparison

If you're going to lug around your camera, you will need to think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic G95 features outside measurements of 130mm x 94mm x 77mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 3.0") and a weight of 536 grams (1.18 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS40 has sizing of 111mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs).

Check the Panasonic G95 and Panasonic ZS40 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the G95 compared to the ZS40.

Panasonic G95 vs Panasonic ZS40 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the G95 and ZS40 is 67 and 90 respectively.

Panasonic G95 vs Panasonic ZS40 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic G95 vs Panasonic ZS40 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be tough to envision the contrast between sensor measurements purely by reading specs. The photograph below should give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the G95 and ZS40.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The G95 because of its larger sensor will make getting bokeh easier and the Panasonic G95 will offer greater detail as a result of its extra 2.3 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos much more aggressively. The younger G95 is going to have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Panasonic G95 vs Panasonic ZS40 sensor size comparison

Panasonic G95 vs Panasonic ZS40 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic G95 vs Panasonic ZS40 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic G95 Portrait photography details
Panasonic ZS40 Portrait photography details
77
has manual focus
megapixel count good (20.3MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
provides face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
52
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (18MP)
has face detect focusing
supports RAW files
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Panasonic G95 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic ZS40 as a Street photography camera
78
screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
boasts focus via touch
weather proof
very good high ISO (25,600)
69
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
lighter than competition (240 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic G95 Sports photography advice
Panasonic ZS40 Sports photography advice
68
quiet shooting (1/16,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count good (20.3 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
provides tracking autofocus
weather proof
bad battery life (290 shots)
lack of phase detect auto focus
54
amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
has tracking focus
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic G95
Travel photography with Panasonic ZS40
73
weather proof
supports bluetooth
boasts focus via touch
megapixel count good (20.3MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
bad battery life (290 CIPA)
69
lighter than competition (240g)
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long zoom (720mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic G95 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic ZS40 as a Landscape photography camera
76
has manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count good (20.3 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
no low pass filter
very good high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
weather proof
bad battery life (290 shots)
56
has manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
supports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic G95 Vlogging details
Panasonic ZS40 Vlogging details
79
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detection focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes external microphone port
34
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (240 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone jack
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Panasonic G95 vs Panasonic ZS40 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic G95 and Panasonic ZS40
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G95Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-G95 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40
Also called Lumix DMC-G90 Lumix DMC-TZ60
Category Advanced Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2019-04-05 2014-01-06
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine 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 20.3 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 5184 x 3888 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 25600 3200
Max enhanced ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW files
Min enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 49 23
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 24-720mm (30.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus range - 3cm
Total lenses 107 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 1,240 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech - TFT LCD with AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot 200 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.74x -
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Max silent shutter speed 1/16000s -
Continuous shutter speed 9.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 6.40 m (at ISO 100) 6.40 m
Flash settings Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 1920 x 1080 (60p/60i/30p), 1280 x 720 (60p/30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 536 gr (1.18 pounds) 240 gr (0.53 pounds)
Dimensions 130 x 94 x 77mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 3.0") 111 x 64 x 34mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 290 photos 300 photos
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 secs x 3 shots) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $998 $450