Panasonic GF7 vs Panasonic ZS40

In this article, we are looking at the Panasonic GF7 vs Panasonic ZS40, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both manufactured by Panasonic. The image resolution of the GF7 (16MP) and the ZS40 (18MP) is very comparable but the GF7 (Four Thirds) and ZS40 (1/2.3") possess different sensor sizes.

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The GF7 was released 14 months later than the ZS40 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic GF7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic ZS40 being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a concise view of how the GF7 matches up versus the ZS40 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic GF7 Gallery & Panasonic ZS40 Gallery.

For those who are planning to lug around your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic GF7 has got physical measurements of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") along with a weight of 266 grams (0.59 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS40 has specifications of 111mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the GF7 vs the ZS40.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the GF7 and ZS40 is 90 and 90 respectively.

In many cases, it's difficult to visualize the difference in sensor measurements just by checking out specifications. The visual underneath will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the GF7 and ZS40.

To sum up, both of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The GF7 because of its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field easier and the Panasonic ZS40 will produce more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images a little more aggressively. The younger GF7 should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.