Category Breakdown
BLU G40
Panasonic Lumix Smart Camera CM1
Performance
52.959.5
Camera
19.136.7
Display
56.558.9
Battery
24.222.4
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
44.556.4
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
32.231.2
Summary
- The BLU G40 features a larger 6.0-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1440 pixels, while the Panasonic Lumix Smart Camera CM1 has a smaller 4.7-inch IPS LCD with a higher resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels, resulting in a significantly sharper image.
- In terms of performance, the G40 is powered by a Quad-core 2.0 GHz CPU and offers 3GB of RAM, compared to the CM1's Quad-core 2.3 GHz CPU and 2GB of RAM.
- The camera capabilities differ notably, with the G40 having a 13 MP rear camera and 8 MP selfie camera, whereas the CM1 boasts a 20.1 MP rear camera and a 1.1 MP front camera, along with 4K video recording.
- Battery capacity is higher in the G40 at 3000 mAh versus the CM1's 2600 mAh, although the CM1 supports faster 18W charging.
- The G40 runs on Android 11, while the CM1 originally shipped with Android 4.4.2, upgradable to 5.0, indicating a more modern software experience for the G40.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BLU G40
Panasonic Lumix Smart Camera CM1
General
Release Date
2022
2014
Announced
2022
2014
Description
N/A
Also known as Panasonic DMC-CM1
Display
Size
6"
4.7"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1440 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~268 ppi density)
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~469 ppi density)
PPI
720
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
N/A
Qualcomm MSM8974AB Snapdragon 801 (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A75
Quad-core 2.3 GHz Krait 400
GPU
N/A
Adreno 330
Memory
32GB 3GB RAM
16GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP0.3 MP
20.1 MP, f/2.8, 28mm (wide), 1.0", 2.4µm, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Leica optics, LED flash
Front Camera
8 MP
1.1 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
4K@15fps, 1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
720p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3000 mAh
2600 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 3000 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 2600 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
18W wired, QC2
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
163.4 x 78.8 x 10.8 mm (6.43 x 3.10 x 0.43 in)
135.4 x 68 x 21.1 mm (5.33 x 2.68 x 0.83 in)
Weight
203 g
204 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, Blue, Green, Cyan, Teal, White
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Micro-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE
HSPA, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.2, A2DP, LE
4.0, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✓
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS, GLONASS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 11
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat), upgradable to 5.0 (Lollipop)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass

