Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 has a
16.0MP 1/2.3-inch (6.17 x 4.55 mm ) sized BSI-CMOS sensor and features 1.6GHz Quad-Core Exynos processor. On the other hand, Panasonic ZS40 has a
18.0MP 1/2.3-inch (6.17 x 4.55 mm ) sized CMOS sensor and features Venus Engine processor.
Below you can see the Galaxy Camera 2 and ZS40 sensor size comparison.
Sensor Size and Resolution Comparison image of Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 and Panasonic ZS40 Cameras
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 and Panasonic ZS40 have the same sensor sizes so they will provide same level of control over the depth of field when used with same focal length and aperture.
Sensor size sets the circle of confusion, so it drives how much depth of field each
of these bodies gives you at a given aperture. You can calculate it exactly for the
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
or the
Panasonic ZS40 ,
including hyperfocal distance.