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Panasonic GF6 vs Panasonic ZS40

Portability
87
Imaging
52
Features
64
Overall
56
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40 front
Portability
90
Imaging
43
Features
58
Overall
49

Panasonic GF6 vs Panasonic ZS40 Key Specs

Panasonic GF6
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Expand to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 323g - 111 x 65 x 38mm
  • Announced April 2013
  • Succeeded the Panasonic GF5
  • Renewed by Panasonic GF7
Panasonic ZS40
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 240g - 111 x 64 x 34mm
  • Released January 2014
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ60
  • Old Model is Panasonic ZS35
  • Newer Model is Panasonic ZS45
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Panasonic GF6 vs Panasonic ZS40 Overview

In this write-up, we are matching up the Panasonic GF6 vs Panasonic ZS40, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are designed by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the GF6 (16MP) and the ZS40 (18MP) is very well matched but the GF6 (Four Thirds) and ZS40 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor sizes.

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The GF6 was unveiled 9 months before the ZS40 so they are of a similar age. Both cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic GF6 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic ZS40 being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a full comparison, below is a short view of how the GF6 matches up vs the ZS40 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GF6 over the Panasonic ZS40

 GF6 ZS40 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1040k920kCrisper display (+120k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS40 over the Panasonic GF6

 ZS40 GF6 
ReleasedJanuary 2014April 2013More modern by 9 months

Common features in the Panasonic GF6 and Panasonic ZS40

 GF6 ZS40 
Manually focus Very precise focus
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display dimensions
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Panasonic GF6 vs Panasonic ZS40 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic GF6 has got external measurements of 111mm x 65mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.5") with a weight of 323 grams (0.71 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS40 has specifications of 111mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic GF6 vs Panasonic ZS40 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using at that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the GF6 versus the ZS40.

Panasonic GF6 vs Panasonic ZS40 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GF6 and ZS40 is 87 and 90 respectively.

Panasonic GF6 vs Panasonic ZS40 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic GF6 vs Panasonic ZS40 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its hard to see the gap between sensor sizes purely by looking at technical specs. The pic underneath should give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the GF6 and ZS40.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The GF6 having a larger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Panasonic ZS40 will resolve more detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics a little more aggressively. The more aged GF6 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic GF6 vs Panasonic ZS40 sensor size comparison

Panasonic GF6 vs Panasonic ZS40 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GF6 vs Panasonic ZS40 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic GF6 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic ZS40 as a Portrait photography camera
64
you can focus manually
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
cannot use external flash
52
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (18MP)
has face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Panasonic GF6 Street photography highlights
Panasonic ZS40 Street photography highlights
77
screen tilts
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
features focus via touch
lack of image stabilization
69
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
lighter than others in class (240g)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic GF6 Sports photography features
Panasonic ZS40 Sports photography features
51
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
lacks phase detect autofocus
54
amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic GF6 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic ZS40 as a Travel photography camera
69
features focus via touch
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
69
lighter than others in class (240 grams)
megapixel count decent (18MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long reach (720mm)
no Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic GF6 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic ZS40 Landscape photography factors
67
you can focus manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
lack of Timelapse mode
56
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (18MP)
supports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic GF6 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic ZS40 as a Vlogging camera
32
touchscreen
includes face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
lack of external microphone support
34
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others in class (240g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
no external microphone support
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Panasonic GF6 vs Panasonic ZS40 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GF6 and Panasonic ZS40
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40
General Information
Company Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-TZ60
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2013-04-08 2014-01-06
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 16 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4592 x 3448 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 12800 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 25600 6400
Lowest native ISO 160 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 23
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing distance - 3cm
Number of lenses 107 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 1,040k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen 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
Min shutter speed 60s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 4.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 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
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/160s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60i PsF/30p in NTSC models, 50i PsF/25p on PAL), 1280 x 720p (60i PsF/30p in NTSC models, 50i PsF/25p on PAL), 640 x 480 (30/25fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p/60i/30p), 1280 x 720 (60p/30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 323 gr (0.71 pounds) 240 gr (0.53 pounds)
Dimensions 111 x 65 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.5") 111 x 64 x 34mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 54 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 20.7 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.6 not tested
DXO Low light rating 622 not tested
Other
Battery life 340 photos 300 photos
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $326 $450