Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic LZ40

Here, we are contrasting the Nikon Z5 and Panasonic LZ40, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Nikon and Panasonic. The resolution of the Z5 (24MP) and the LZ40 (20MP) is very well matched but the Z5 (Full frame) and LZ40 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor sizes.

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The Z5 was unveiled 6 years after the LZ40 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Nikon Z5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic LZ40 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short view of how the Z5 matches up vs the LZ40 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Z5 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40. The full galleries are provided at Nikon Z5 Gallery and Panasonic LZ40 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and volume. The Nikon Z5 comes with external dimensions of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs) and the Panasonic LZ40 has sizing of 126mm x 87mm x 94mm (5.0" x 3.4" x 3.7") with a weight of 524 grams (1.16 lbs).

Check out the Nikon Z5 and Panasonic LZ40 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the Z5 compared to the LZ40.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the Z5 and LZ40 is 62 and 67 respectively.

Oftentimes, its tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes just by reading through specs. The image underneath might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Z5 and LZ40.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Z5 using its larger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Nikon Z5 will give you more detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images way more aggressively. The fresher Z5 will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.