Panasonic GM1 vs Panasonic LZ40

Lets take a closer look at the Panasonic GM1 vs Panasonic LZ40, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are offered by Panasonic. The resolution of the GM1 (16MP) and the LZ40 (20MP) is relatively comparable but the GM1 (Four Thirds) and LZ40 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor measurements.

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The GM1 was introduced about the same time to the LZ40 so they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic GM1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic LZ40 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the GM1 matches up versus the LZ40 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM1 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic GM1 Gallery & Panasonic LZ40 Gallery.

If you are aiming to travel with your camera, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic GM1 provides outer dimensions of 99mm x 55mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Panasonic LZ40 has dimensions of 126mm x 87mm x 94mm (5.0" x 3.4" x 3.7") having a weight of 524 grams (1.16 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the GM1 compared to the LZ40.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the GM1 and LZ40 is 93 and 67 respectively.

Oftentimes, its difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by checking out specifications. The pic here might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the GM1 and LZ40.

To sum up, the two cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The GM1 with its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Panasonic LZ40 will provide extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots a good deal more aggressively.