Nikon A1000 vs Panasonic LZ40

The following is a in-depth overview of the Nikon A1000 vs Panasonic LZ40, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the A1000 (16MP) and the LZ40 (20MP) is fairly well matched and they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The A1000 was announced 5 years after the LZ40 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Nikon A1000 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic LZ40 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going through a detailed comparison, below is a short highlight of how the A1000 matches up vs the LZ40 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix A1000 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon A1000 Gallery and Panasonic LZ40 Gallery.

When you are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Nikon A1000 offers physical measurements of 114mm x 72mm x 41mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.6") and a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs) and the Panasonic LZ40 has dimensions of 126mm x 87mm x 94mm (5.0" x 3.4" x 3.7") and a weight of 524 grams (1.16 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon A1000 vs Panasonic LZ40 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the A1000 against the LZ40.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A1000 and LZ40 is 86 and 67 respectively.

Quite often, it's tough to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions purely by checking specifications. The picture underneath may give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the A1000 and LZ40.

To sum up, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Panasonic LZ40 to resolve extra detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics far more aggressively. The fresher A1000 is going to have an edge in sensor technology.