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Panasonic GX8 vs Panasonic ZS40

Portability
74
Imaging
59
Features
84
Overall
69
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40 front
Portability
90
Imaging
43
Features
58
Overall
49

Panasonic GX8 vs Panasonic ZS40 Key Specs

Panasonic GX8
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 487g - 133 x 78 x 63mm
  • Introduced July 2015
  • Older Model is Panasonic GX7
Panasonic ZS40
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand 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
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-TZ60
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic ZS35
  • New Model is Panasonic ZS45
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Panasonic GX8 vs Panasonic ZS40 Overview

Below, we are evaluating the Panasonic GX8 versus Panasonic ZS40, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are sold by Panasonic. The resolution of the GX8 (20MP) and the ZS40 (18MP) is fairly well matched but the GX8 (Four Thirds) and ZS40 (1/2.3") feature different sensor size.

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The GX8 was announced 19 months later than the ZS40 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic GX8 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic ZS40 being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick view of how the GX8 matches up against the ZS40 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GX8 over the Panasonic ZS40

 GX8 ZS40 
LaunchedJuly 2015January 2014More recent by 19 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1040k920kCrisper display (+120k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS40 over the Panasonic GX8

 ZS40 GX8 

Common features in the Panasonic GX8 and Panasonic ZS40

 GX8 ZS40 
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Display dimension3"3"Identical display size

Panasonic GX8 vs Panasonic ZS40 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic GX8 has external dimensions of 133mm x 78mm x 63mm (5.2" x 3.1" x 2.5") along with a weight of 487 grams (1.07 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS40 has dimensions of 111mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic GX8 versus Panasonic ZS40 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select at that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the GX8 against the ZS40.

Panasonic GX8 vs Panasonic ZS40 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the GX8 and ZS40 is 74 and 90 respectively.

Panasonic GX8 vs Panasonic ZS40 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic GX8 vs Panasonic ZS40 Sensor Comparison

Often, its tough to picture the gap between sensor measurements only by reading through specifications. The photograph below might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the GX8 and ZS40.

To sum up, both of the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The GX8 having a larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Panasonic GX8 will resolve greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images much more aggressively. The more modern GX8 provides an advantage in sensor tech.

Panasonic GX8 vs Panasonic ZS40 sensor size comparison

Panasonic GX8 vs Panasonic ZS40 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GX8 vs Panasonic ZS40 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic GX8
Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS40
75
you can focus manually
decent MP (20MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
52
you can focus manually
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
supports face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Panasonic GX8 Street photography information
Panasonic ZS40 Street photography information
80
screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
boasts touch focus
environment sealing
good ISO range (25,600)
69
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than competition (240g)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic GX8 Sports photography information
Panasonic ZS40 Sports photography information
68
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
silent shooting (1/16,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent MP (20MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment sealing
not so great battery life (330 per charge)
lacks phase detect auto focus
54
amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic GX8 Travel photography information
Panasonic ZS40 Travel photography information
73
environment sealing
boasts touch focus
decent MP (20MP)
display is selfie friendly
not so great battery life (330 per charge)
69
lighter than competition (240g)
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
very long reach (720mm)
no Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic GX8 Landscape photography details
Panasonic ZS40 Landscape photography details
76
you can focus manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent MP (20MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
good ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
environment sealing
not so great battery life (330 per charge)
56
you can focus manually
decently wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (18MP)
delivers RAW formats
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic GX8 Vlogging details
Panasonic ZS40 Vlogging details
81
display is selfie friendly
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
comes with face detection focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
includes external mic jack
34
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (240 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
no external mic socket
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Panasonic GX8 vs Panasonic ZS40 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GX8 and Panasonic ZS40
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-TZ60
Class Advanced Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2015-07-16 2014-01-06
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine 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 20MP 18MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5184 x 3888 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 25600 3200
Highest enhanced ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW data
Min enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 49 23
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing distance - 3cm
Number of lenses 107 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.8
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - TFT LCD with AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots 200 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.77x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/2000s
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/16000s -
Continuous shutter rate 12.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 6.40 m
Flash modes Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, forced on, forced on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, forced off Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (60p/60i/30p), 1280 x 720 (60p/30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 487 grams (1.07 lb) 240 grams (0.53 lb)
Dimensions 133 x 78 x 63mm (5.2" x 3.1" x 2.5") 111 x 64 x 34mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 75 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 23.5 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.6 not tested
DXO Low light rating 806 not tested
Other
Battery life 330 photographs 300 photographs
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $898 $450