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Panasonic GM1 vs Panasonic ZS40

Portability
93
Imaging
53
Features
60
Overall
55
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40 front
Portability
90
Imaging
43
Features
58
Overall
49

Panasonic GM1 vs Panasonic ZS40 Key Specs

Panasonic GM1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 204g - 99 x 55 x 30mm
  • Introduced December 2013
  • Successor is Panasonic GM5
Panasonic ZS40
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost 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
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-TZ60
  • Older Model is Panasonic ZS35
  • Refreshed by Panasonic ZS45
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Panasonic GM1 vs Panasonic ZS40 Overview

Here, we are contrasting the Panasonic GM1 vs Panasonic ZS40, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both designed by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the GM1 (16MP) and the ZS40 (18MP) is fairly close but the GM1 (Four Thirds) and ZS40 (1/2.3") have different sensor sizes.

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The GM1 was manufactured around the same time to the ZS40 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic GM1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic ZS40 being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a thorough comparison, here is a short introduction of how the GM1 matches up against the ZS40 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GM1 over the Panasonic ZS40

 GM1 ZS40 
Display resolution1036k920kClearer display (+116k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS40 over the Panasonic GM1

 ZS40 GM1 

Common features in the Panasonic GM1 and Panasonic ZS40

 GM1 ZS40 
LaunchedDecember 2013January 2014Same generation
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Panasonic GM1 vs Panasonic ZS40 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic GM1 enjoys exterior dimensions of 99mm x 55mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") with a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS40 has dimensions of 111mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs).

Check the Panasonic GM1 vs Panasonic ZS40 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the GM1 against the ZS40.

Panasonic GM1 vs Panasonic ZS40 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GM1 and ZS40 is 93 and 90 respectively.

Panasonic GM1 vs Panasonic ZS40 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic GM1 vs Panasonic ZS40 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its hard to picture the difference in sensor sizing simply by looking through specifications. The visual below may give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the GM1 and ZS40.

Plainly, the two cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The GM1 because of its larger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF simpler and the Panasonic ZS40 will result in more detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos way more aggressively.

Panasonic GM1 vs Panasonic ZS40 sensor size comparison

Panasonic GM1 vs Panasonic ZS40 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GM1 vs Panasonic ZS40 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic GM1 Portrait photography details
Panasonic ZS40 Portrait photography details
65
has manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes face detection focus
supports RAW formats
can't use external flash
52
manual focus
decent megapixels (18MP)
includes face detect focus
exports RAW formats
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Panasonic GM1 Street photography highlights
Panasonic ZS40 Street photography highlights
77
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
includes touch to focus
lighter than average (204g)
above average high ISO (25,600)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
69
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
lighter than others (240g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic GM1
Sports photography with Panasonic ZS40
48
quiet shooting (1/16,000s)
resolution is good (16MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes tracking autofocus
max shutter speed is low (1/500s)
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
terrible battery pack (230 CIPA)
no phase detect auto focus
54
incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic GM1 Travel photography information
Panasonic ZS40 Travel photography information
74
lighter than average (204g)
includes touch to focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
terrible battery pack (230 CIPA)
does not offer selfie friendly display
69
lighter than others (240g)
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
great reach (720mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic GM1 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic ZS40 Landscape photography advice
69
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3")
resolution is good (16MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
above average high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW formats
no image stabilization
terrible battery pack (230 CIPA)
56
manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
exports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic GM1 Vlogging advice
Panasonic ZS40 Vlogging advice
35
screen is touchscreen
includes face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average (204g)
does not offer selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
does not have external mic socket
34
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others (240g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing mic jack
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Panasonic GM1 vs Panasonic ZS40 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GM1 and Panasonic ZS40
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM1Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40
General Information
Make Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-TZ60
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2013-12-19 2014-01-06
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - 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 16 megapixel 18 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 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 25600 3200
Highest boosted ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 23 23
Lens
Lens mount type 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
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 1,036k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle TFT LCD with AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 200k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/500 secs 1/2000 secs
Highest silent shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shooting speed 5.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 6.40 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/50 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 24p), 1280 x 720p (60p, 50p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) 1920 x 1080 (60p/60i/30p), 1280 x 720 (60p/30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 204g (0.45 pounds) 240g (0.53 pounds)
Physical dimensions 99 x 55 x 30mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") 111 x 64 x 34mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 66 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 22.3 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.7 not tested
DXO Low light rating 660 not tested
Other
Battery life 230 pictures 300 pictures
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $750 $450