Nikon D3300 vs Panasonic LZ40
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Nikon D3300 vs Panasonic LZ40 Key Specs
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- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Nikon F Mount
- 430g - 124 x 98 x 76mm
- Revealed April 2014
- Replaced the Nikon D3200
- Replacement is Nikon D3400
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- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 22-924mm (F3.0-6.5) lens
- 524g - 126 x 87 x 94mm
- Launched January 2014
- Replaced the Panasonic LZ30
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Its time to take a closer look at the Nikon D3300 and Panasonic LZ40, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Nikon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the D3300 (24MP) and the LZ40 (20MP) is relatively comparable but the D3300 (APS-C) and LZ40 (1/2.3") feature different sensor sizing.
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Before diving through a in-depth comparison, below is a simple overview of how the D3300 grades versus the LZ40 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Reasons to pick Nikon D3300 over the Panasonic LZ40
| D3300 | LZ40 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Dial precise focusing | ||
| Screen resolution | 921k |  | 460k | Crisper screen (+461k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic LZ40 over the Nikon D3300
| LZ40 | D3300 |
|---|
Common features in the Nikon D3300 and Panasonic LZ40
| D3300 | LZ40 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | April 2014 |  | January 2014 | Same generation |
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen dimension | 3" |  | 3" | Identical screen measurement |
| Selfie screen |  | No selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | No Touch friendly screen |
Nikon D3300 vs Panasonic LZ40 Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to carry your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon D3300 comes with exterior measurements of 124mm x 98mm x 76mm (4.9" x 3.9" x 3.0") and a weight of 430 grams (0.95 lbs) and the Panasonic LZ40 has proportions of 126mm x 87mm x 94mm (5.0" x 3.4" x 3.7") having a weight of 524 grams (1.16 lbs).
Analyze the Nikon D3300 and Panasonic LZ40 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select at that moment. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the D3300 compared to the LZ40.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the D3300 and LZ40 is 69 and 67 respectively.
Nikon D3300 vs Panasonic LZ40 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it's tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing just by going through specs. The graphic below will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the D3300 and LZ40.
As you can plainly see, each of the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The D3300 because of its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field easier and the Nikon D3300 will produce extra detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively.
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Nikon D3300 vs Panasonic LZ40 Specifications
| Nikon D3300 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Nikon | Panasonic |
| Model type | Nikon D3300 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40 |
| Type | Entry-Level DSLR | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Revealed | 2014-04-21 | 2014-01-06 |
| Body design | Compact SLR | SLR-like (bridge) |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | Expeed 4 | - |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
| Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 23.5 x 15.6mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 366.6mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 24MP | 20MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 5152 x 3864 |
| Max native ISO | 12800 | 1600 |
| Max enhanced ISO | 25600 | 6400 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Total focus points | 11 | 9 |
| Cross type focus points | 1 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | Nikon F | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | - | 22-924mm (42.0x) |
| Max aperture | - | f/3.0-6.5 |
| Macro focusing distance | - | 1cm |
| Number of lenses | 309 | - |
| Crop factor | 1.5 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Display resolution | 921 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Display technology | TFT LCD (160 degree viewing angle) | TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Optical (pentamirror) | None |
| Viewfinder coverage | 95% | - |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.57x | - |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 30 secs | 15 secs |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/1500 secs |
| Continuous shutter speed | 5.0 frames per second | 1.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) | 10.80 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, Auto slow sync, Auto slow sync with red-eye reduction, Auto with red-eye reduction, Fill-flash, Off, Rear-curtain sync, Rear-curtain with slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Red-eye reduction with slow sync, Slow sync | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Fastest flash sync | 1/200 secs | - |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p fps), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p fps), 640 x 424 (30, 25 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p), 320 x 240 (30p) |
| Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
| Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
| Mic jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Optional | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | Optional | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 430 gr (0.95 lb) | 524 gr (1.16 lb) |
| Dimensions | 124 x 98 x 76mm (4.9" x 3.9" x 3.0") | 126 x 87 x 94mm (5.0" x 3.4" x 3.7") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | 82 | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | 24.3 | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | 12.8 | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | 1385 | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 700 photos | 320 photos |
| Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | EN-EL14a | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2, 5, 10, 20 secs (1-9 exposures)) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Price at release | $500 | $219 |
