Nikon D1H vs Panasonic LZ40

Let's look more closely at the Nikon D1H versus Panasonic LZ40, former is a Pro DSLR while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a noticeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the D1H (3MP) and LZ40 (20MP) and the D1H (APS-C) and LZ40 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor measurements.

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The D1H was brought out 13 years earlier than the LZ40 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Nikon D1H being a Large SLR camera and the Panasonic LZ40 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving into a in depth comparison, here is a simple summation of how the D1H matches up against the LZ40 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon D1H & Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon D1H Gallery & Panasonic LZ40 Gallery.

In case you're going to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and size. The Nikon D1H has got outer measurements of 157mm x 153mm x 85mm (6.2" x 6.0" x 3.3") and a weight of 1200 grams (2.65 lbs) while the Panasonic LZ40 has specifications of 126mm x 87mm x 94mm (5.0" x 3.4" x 3.7") and a weight of 524 grams (1.16 lbs).

Analyze the Nikon D1H versus Panasonic LZ40 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the D1H versus the LZ40.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the D1H and LZ40 is 51 and 67 respectively.

Quite often, it can be difficult to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reading through specifications. The image underneath should give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the D1H and LZ40.

Plainly, each of these cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The D1H because of its larger sensor will make shooting bokeh simpler and the Panasonic LZ40 will give extra detail having its extra 17 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more aged D1H is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.