Panasonic GX7 vs Panasonic ZS40

On this page, we are reviewing the Panasonic GX7 versus Panasonic ZS40, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are designed by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the GX7 (16MP) and the ZS40 (18MP) is fairly comparable but the GX7 (Four Thirds) and ZS40 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor sizes.

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The GX7 was introduced 2 months prior to the ZS40 so they are of a similar age. Both cameras have different body design with the Panasonic GX7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic ZS40 being a Compact camera.

Before going right into a complete comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the GX7 matches up vs the ZS40 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic GX7 Gallery & Panasonic ZS40 Gallery.

For those who are planning to travel with your camera, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic GX7 has exterior dimensions of 123mm x 71mm x 55mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 2.2") accompanied by a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS40 has sizing of 111mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs).

Check the Panasonic GX7 versus Panasonic ZS40 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the GX7 vs the ZS40.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the GX7 and ZS40 is 81 and 90 respectively.

Usually, it is tough to see the difference in sensor dimensions simply by seeing technical specs. The picture underneath should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the GX7 and ZS40.

As you have seen, each of these cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The GX7 with its larger sensor will make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Panasonic ZS40 will show extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos more aggressively.