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Panasonic GF7 vs Panasonic LZ40

Portability
90
Imaging
53
Features
66
Overall
58
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40 front
Portability
67
Imaging
45
Features
35
Overall
41

Panasonic GF7 vs Panasonic LZ40 Key Specs

Panasonic GF7
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • 1/16000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 266g - 107 x 65 x 33mm
  • Released February 2015
  • Superseded the Panasonic GF6
  • New Model is Panasonic GF8
Panasonic LZ40
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 22-924mm (F3.0-6.5) lens
  • 524g - 126 x 87 x 94mm
  • Announced January 2014
  • Replaced the Panasonic LZ30
Photography Glossary

Panasonic GF7 vs Panasonic LZ40 Overview

In this article, we will be evaluating the Panasonic GF7 and Panasonic LZ40, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both offered by Panasonic. The resolution of the GF7 (16MP) and the LZ40 (20MP) is pretty close but the GF7 (Four Thirds) and LZ40 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor dimensions.

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The GF7 was revealed 14 months after the LZ40 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic GF7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic LZ40 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the GF7 grades vs the LZ40 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GF7 over the Panasonic LZ40

 GF7 LZ40 
AnnouncedFebruary 2015January 2014More modern by 14 months
Focus manually Very exact focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1040k460kCrisper screen (+580k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic LZ40 over the Panasonic GF7

 LZ40 GF7 

Common features in the Panasonic GF7 and Panasonic LZ40

 GF7 LZ40 
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Panasonic GF7 vs Panasonic LZ40 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry around your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic GF7 has got outer measurements of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 266 grams (0.59 lbs) whilst the Panasonic LZ40 has sizing of 126mm x 87mm x 94mm (5.0" x 3.4" x 3.7") with a weight of 524 grams (1.16 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the GF7 compared to the LZ40.

Panasonic GF7 vs Panasonic LZ40 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GF7 and LZ40 is 90 and 67 respectively.

Panasonic GF7 vs Panasonic LZ40 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic GF7 vs Panasonic LZ40 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very tough to see the difference in sensor sizes simply by viewing specifications. The image here might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the GF7 and LZ40.

Plainly, the 2 cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The GF7 using its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field easier and the Panasonic LZ40 will render more detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots far more aggressively. The newer GF7 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic GF7 vs Panasonic LZ40 sensor size comparison

Panasonic GF7 vs Panasonic LZ40 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GF7 vs Panasonic LZ40 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic GF7 Portrait photography features
Panasonic LZ40 Portrait photography features
65
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
comes with face detection focus
supports RAW formats
can't use external flash
40
MP count good (20 megapixels)
provides face detect focus
no manual focus
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic GF7 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic LZ40 as a Street photography camera
80
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
offers touch to focus
great ISO range (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
45
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
heavier than competition (524g)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic GF7 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic LZ40 Sports photography highlights
51
maximum shutter speed is high (1/16,000s)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (5.8 fps)
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery pack (230 shots)
does not have phase detect auto focus
47
great zoom range (22-924mm 42.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20MP)
provides tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic GF7 Travel photography info
Panasonic LZ40 Travel photography info
70
offers touch to focus
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
terrible battery pack (230 CIPA)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
55
MP count good (20MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (22mm)
great reach (924mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (524 grams)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic GF7 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic LZ40 Landscape photography highlights
69
has manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
decent sized screen (3")
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
great ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery pack (230 CIPA)
44
relatively wide (22mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic GF7 Vlogging information
Panasonic LZ40 Vlogging information
33
built-in touchscreen
comes with face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
missing external mic support
27
relatively wide (22mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
does have mic socket
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
heavier than competition (524 grams)
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Panasonic GF7 vs Panasonic LZ40 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GF7 and Panasonic LZ40
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2015-02-01 2014-01-06
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
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 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
Highest resolution 4592 x 3448 5152 x 3864
Highest native ISO 25600 1600
Highest boosted ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW data
Min boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 23 9
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 22-924mm (42.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.0-6.5
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Total lenses 107 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.8
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 1,040k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 15 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/16000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 5.8 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 m (at ISO 100) 10.80 m
Flash options Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, flash on, flash on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, flash 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 exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 50p, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p), 320 x 240 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 266g (0.59 pounds) 524g (1.16 pounds)
Dimensions 107 x 65 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") 126 x 87 x 94mm (5.0" x 3.4" x 3.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 230 photographs 320 photographs
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3-shot/10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail price $308 $219