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BLU G40

BLU G40

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Panasonic Lumix Smart Camera CM1

Panasonic Lumix Smart Camera CM1

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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