Panasonic GF5 vs Panasonic ZS40
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Panasonic GF5 vs Panasonic ZS40 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 160 - 12800
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 267g - 108 x 67 x 37mm
- Introduced April 2012
- Superseded the Panasonic GF3
- Successor is Panasonic GF6
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- 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
- Launched January 2014
- Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-TZ60
- Superseded the Panasonic ZS35
- Replacement is Panasonic ZS45
Panasonic GF5 vs Panasonic ZS40 Overview
Here is a thorough comparison of the Panasonic GF5 versus Panasonic ZS40, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are built by Panasonic. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the GF5 (12MP) and ZS40 (18MP) and the GF5 (Four Thirds) and ZS40 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor sizing.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe GF5 was manufactured 21 months prior to the ZS40 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic GF5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic ZS40 being a Compact camera.
Before we go straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a short summary of how the GF5 scores versus the ZS40 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Panasonic GF5 vs Panasonic ZS40 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF5 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic GF5 Gallery & Panasonic ZS40 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic GF5 over the Panasonic ZS40
GF5 | ZS40 | |||
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Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS40 over the Panasonic GF5
ZS40 | GF5 | |||
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Launched | January 2014 | April 2012 | Fresher by 21 months |
Common features in the Panasonic GF5 and Panasonic ZS40
GF5 | ZS40 | |||
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Manually focus | More precise focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent display measurement | |
Display resolution | 920k | 920k | Same display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen |
Panasonic GF5 vs Panasonic ZS40 Physical Comparison
If you are going to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic GF5 features outer measurements of 108mm x 67mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.5") having a weight of 267 grams (0.59 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS40 has proportions of 111mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs).
See the Panasonic GF5 versus Panasonic ZS40 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the GF5 versus the ZS40.
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the GF5 and ZS40 is 89 and 90 respectively.
Panasonic GF5 vs Panasonic ZS40 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it can be tough to envision the gap in sensor sizing purely by looking through specs. The visual underneath should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the GF5 and ZS40.
All in all, each of these cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The GF5 because of its larger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Panasonic ZS40 will provide you with extra detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The older GF5 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.
Panasonic GF5 vs Panasonic ZS40 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic GF5 vs Panasonic ZS40 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF5 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF5 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40 |
Alternate name | - | Lumix DMC-TZ60 |
Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2012-04-05 | 2014-01-06 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Venus Engine FHD | Venus Engine |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 17.3 x 13mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 224.9mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 18MP |
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 | 4000 x 3000 | 4896 x 3672 |
Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
Maximum boosted ISO | - | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 160 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 23 | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 24-720mm (30.0x) |
Largest aperture | - | f/3.3-6.4 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 3cm |
Total lenses | 107 | - |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 920k dots | 920k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display technology | 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 | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 4 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 4.0 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.30 m | 6.40 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | 1/160 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60, 50 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) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic 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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 267g (0.59 pounds) | 240g (0.53 pounds) |
Dimensions | 108 x 67 x 37mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.5") | 111 x 64 x 34mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 50 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 20.5 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 10.0 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 573 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 360 pictures | 300 pictures |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at launch | $600 | $450 |