Panasonic GX8 vs Panasonic ZS40
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Panasonic GX8 vs Panasonic ZS40 Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe 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.
Panasonic GX8 vs Panasonic ZS40 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic GX8 Gallery & Panasonic ZS40 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic GX8 over the Panasonic ZS40
GX8 | ZS40 | |||
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Launched | July 2015 | January 2014 | More recent by 19 months | |
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Display resolution | 1040k | 920k | Crisper display (+120k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies | |||
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS40 over the Panasonic GX8
ZS40 | GX8 |
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Common features in the Panasonic GX8 and Panasonic ZS40
GX8 | ZS40 | |||
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Manual focus | Very accurate focus | |||
Display dimension | 3" | 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.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.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the GX8 and ZS40 is 74 and 90 respectively.
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.
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Panasonic GX8 vs Panasonic ZS40 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40 | |
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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 |