Panasonic GF3 vs Panasonic ZS40
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Panasonic GF3 vs Panasonic ZS40 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 160 - 6400
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 264g - 108 x 67 x 32mm
- Introduced August 2011
- Old Model is Panasonic GF2
- Later Model is Panasonic GF5
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
- 240g - 111 x 64 x 34mm
- Introduced January 2014
- Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-TZ60
- Superseded the Panasonic ZS35
- Newer Model is Panasonic ZS45
Panasonic GF3 vs Panasonic ZS40 Overview
Below is a comprehensive overview of the Panasonic GF3 vs Panasonic ZS40, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both manufactured by Panasonic. There exists a noticeable gap between the image resolutions of the GF3 (12MP) and ZS40 (18MP) and the GF3 (Four Thirds) and ZS40 (1/2.3") come with different sensor sizing.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe GF3 was revealed 3 years before the ZS40 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic GF3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic ZS40 being a Compact camera.
Before delving through a in depth comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the GF3 grades versus the ZS40 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Panasonic GF3 vs Panasonic ZS40 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic GF3 Gallery & Panasonic ZS40 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic GF3 over the Panasonic ZS40
GF3 | ZS40 | |||
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Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS40 over the Panasonic GF3
ZS40 | GF3 | |||
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Introduced | January 2014 | August 2011 | More recent by 29 months | |
Display resolution | 920k | 460k | Clearer display (+460k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic GF3 and Panasonic ZS40
GF3 | ZS40 | |||
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Manual focus | Very precise focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent display measurement | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen |
Panasonic GF3 vs Panasonic ZS40 Physical Comparison
If you are going to lug around your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic GF3 has got physical dimensions of 108mm x 67mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 264 grams (0.58 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS40 has measurements 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 GF3 vs Panasonic ZS40 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the GF3 vs the ZS40.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GF3 and ZS40 is 90 and 90 respectively.
Panasonic GF3 vs Panasonic ZS40 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is very difficult to visualize the difference between sensor measurements only by reviewing a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the GF3 and ZS40.
As you can see, both of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The GF3 using its larger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh simpler and the Panasonic ZS40 will offer you greater detail because of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics a little more aggressively. The older GF3 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.
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Panasonic GF3 vs Panasonic ZS40 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40 |
Otherwise known as | - | Lumix DMC-TZ60 |
Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2011-08-11 | 2014-01-06 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Venus Engine FHD | 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 | 12 megapixels | 18 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4896 x 3672 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Highest enhanced ISO | - | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 160 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 23 | 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 distance | - | 3cm |
Available lenses | 107 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 460k dots | 920k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display tech | TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle | TFT LCD with AR coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 200k dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60 seconds | 4 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 3.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 6.30 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 |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | 1/160 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 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 | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | AVCHD, Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 264 grams (0.58 lbs) | 240 grams (0.53 lbs) |
Dimensions | 108 x 67 x 32mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.3") | 111 x 64 x 34mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 50 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 20.6 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 10.1 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 459 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 300 images | 300 images |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail pricing | $360 | $450 |