Panasonic LZ40 with Panasonic ZS40 Comparison

Panasonic LZ40 and Panasonic ZS40 Main Features

  • January, 2014
  • January, 2014
  • 20 MP 1/2.3 CCD Sensor
  • 18 MP 1/2.3 CMOS Sensor
  • 22-924 mm (42x) F3.0-6.5 Zoom Lens
  • 24-720 mm (30x) F3.3-6.4 Zoom Lens
  • 100 - 1600 ISO
  • 100 - 3200 ISO
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • -
  • Electronic Viewfinder
  • -
  • 200k dot Electronic viewfinder
  • 1.0 fps continuous shooting
  • 10.0 fps continuous shooting
  • 1280 x 720 video resolution
  • 1920 x 1080 video resolution
  • Built-In Wireless
  • Built-In Wireless
  • -
  • Built-In GPS
  • 126 x 87 x 94 mm, 524g.
  • 111 x 64 x 34 mm, 240g.
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Panasonic LZ40 Scores


Imaging score
23
Features score
42
Value for money score
56
Portability score
79
Overall score
39

Panasonic ZS40 Scores


Imaging score
36
Features score
63
Value for money score
71
Portability score
94
Overall score
55

Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40 with Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40 Overview


Let's compare Lumix DMC-LZ40 with Lumix DMC-ZS40. Both cameras produced Panasonic. These models are included in the Small Sensor Superzoom cameras. Both of these models were released in 2014. This means that differences will go a long way. Let's take a closer look.
The sensor resolution of Lumix DMC-LZ40 is greater than that of Lumix DMC-ZS40. However, the difference of 2 MP is not very significant. The more megapixels the camera has, the more detailed and clear the picture will be. The number of megapixels will also affect the maximum size of the photos, which then can be printed without loss of quality.
The minimum ISO value for these cameras is the same and is . A larger maximum ISO allows you to take good pictures in the dark. The maximum ISO value for these cameras is the same and is . Both cameras have Optical image stabilization. Both cameras feature a 3-inch fixed screen.
Lumix DMC-ZS40 has electronic viewfinder, and the Lumix DMC-LZ40 doesn’t have. Viewfinder Lumix DMC-ZS40 has a higher resolution of 200k dots, Lumix DMC-LZ40 has a resolution of no electronic viewfinderk dots. Burst mode, also called continuous shooting mode, sports mode or continuous high speed mode, is a shooting mode in still cameras. Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40 has 10.0 fps continuous shooting. Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40 has 10.0 fps continuous shooting.

General Lumix DMC-LZ40 Lumix DMC-ZS40
Brand Panasonic Panasonic
Model Lumix DMC-LZ40 Lumix DMC-ZS40
Announced January, 2014 January, 2014
Body Type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Lens
Lens Mount fixed lens fixed lens
Manual Focus
Focal Lens Multiplier
Number of Lenses 0 0
Macro Focus Range 1 3
Screen
Screen Size 3" 3"
Screen Type Fixed Fixed
Screen Resolution 460k pixels 920k pixels
Touch Screen
Live View
Viewfinder
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder Resolution no electronic viewfinder
Viewfinder Coverage n/a% 100%
Viewfinder Magnification 0.0 0.0
Autofocus
AF Touch
AF Continuous
AF Single
AF Tracking
AF Selective
AF Center
AF Multi Area
AF Live View
AF Face Detection
AF Contrast Detection
AF Phase Detection
Number of Focus Points 9 23
Number of Cross Focus Points 0 0
Photography Features
RAW Support
Min Shutter Speed 1/15 sec 1/4 sec
Max Shutter Speed 1/1500 sec 1/2000 sec
Continuous Shooting 1.0 fps 10.0 fps
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Exposure Compensation
Custom White Balance
Image Stabilization
Built-in Flash
Flash Range 10.80 6.40
Flash Modes Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External Flash
AE Bracketing
AE Bracketing Range ±2 EV ±2 EV
WB Bracketing
Sensor
Sensor Size 1/2.3 1/2.3
Sensor Type CCD CMOS
Sensor Dimensions 6.16 x 4.62 mm 6.16 x 4.62 mm
Sensor Area 28.5 mm² 28.5 mm²
Sensor Resolution 20 MP 18 MP
Max Image Resolution 5152 x 3864 4896 x 3672
Max Native ISO 1600 3200
Min Native ISO 100 100
Max Boosted ISO 6400 6400
Min Boosted ISO 0 0
Video Features
4K
Max Video Resolution 1280 x 720 1920 x 1080
Video Formats Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Timelapse Recording
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Exposure Modes
Multi-Segment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF-Area
Center Weighted
Connectivity
GPS None Built-In
Wireless Connectivity Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
Battery
Battery Life 320 shots 300 shots
Battery Type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery Model
Physical
Weight 524 g 240 g
Physical Dimensions 126 x 87 x 94 mm 111 x 64 x 34 mm
Environmental Sealing
Water Proof
Dust Proof
Shock Proof
Crush Proof
Freeze Proof
Shock Proof
Storage
Storage Type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage Slots 1 1
Other Features
Self Timer
Selfie Friendly

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