Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Panasonic LZ40
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Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Panasonic LZ40 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 125 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 25-400mm (F2.8-4.0) lens
- 808g - 136 x 97 x 132mm
- Launched February 2019
- Older Model is Panasonic FZ1000
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 22-924mm (F3.0-6.5) lens
- 524g - 126 x 87 x 94mm
- Introduced January 2014
- Replaced the Panasonic LZ30
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Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Panasonic LZ40 Overview
Below is a complete review of the Panasonic FZ1000 II versus Panasonic LZ40, one being a Large Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both created by Panasonic. The resolution of the FZ1000 II (20MP) and the LZ40 (20MP) is very close but the FZ1000 II (1") and LZ40 (1/2.3") feature different sensor size.
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The FZ1000 II was manufactured 5 years later than the LZ40 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).
Before we go straight into a detailed comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the FZ1000 II matches up vs the LZ40 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Panasonic LZ40 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic FZ1000 II Gallery and Panasonic LZ40 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ1000 II over the Panasonic LZ40
FZ1000 II | LZ40 | |||
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Introduced | February 2019 | ![]() | January 2014 | More recent by 63 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | Very accurate focusing | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
Display resolution | 1240k | ![]() | 460k | Crisper display (+780k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic LZ40 over the Panasonic FZ1000 II
LZ40 | FZ1000 II |
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Common features in the Panasonic FZ1000 II and Panasonic LZ40
FZ1000 II | LZ40 | |||
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Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent display size |
Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Panasonic LZ40 Physical Comparison
If you are going to lug around your camera often, you should factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic FZ1000 II comes with external measurements of 136mm x 97mm x 132mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 5.2") accompanied by a weight of 808 grams (1.78 lbs) while the Panasonic LZ40 has specifications of 126mm x 87mm x 94mm (5.0" x 3.4" x 3.7") along with a weight of 524 grams (1.16 lbs).
Analyze the Panasonic FZ1000 II versus Panasonic LZ40 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the FZ1000 II compared to the LZ40.
![Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Panasonic LZ40 size comparison Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Panasonic LZ40 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DC-FZ1000-II-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-LZ40-size-comparison.jpg)
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the FZ1000 II and LZ40 is 55 and 67 respectively.
![Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Panasonic LZ40 top view buttons comparison Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Panasonic LZ40 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DC-FZ1000-II-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-LZ40-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Panasonic LZ40 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it can be difficult to imagine the difference in sensor measurements merely by looking through technical specs. The photograph underneath will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the FZ1000 II and LZ40.
As you can tell, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact MP but different sensor measurements. The FZ1000 II uses the larger sensor which is going to make achieving shallow depth of field easier. The newer FZ1000 II should have an advantage in sensor tech.
![Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Panasonic LZ40 sensor size comparison Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Panasonic LZ40 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DC-FZ1000-II-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-LZ40-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Panasonic LZ40 Screen and ViewFinder
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Panasonic LZ40 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40 |
Class | Large Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2019-02-18 | 2014-01-06 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Venus Engine | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 13.2 x 8.8mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 116.2mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 5152 x 3864 |
Highest native ISO | 12800 | 1600 |
Highest boosted ISO | 25600 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 125 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Min boosted ISO | 80 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 49 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-400mm (16.0x) | 22-924mm (42.0x) |
Max aperture | f/2.8-4.0 | f/3.0-6.5 |
Macro focusing distance | 3cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 2.7 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 1,240 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display tech | - | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360 thousand dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.74x | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 15 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/1500 seconds |
Highest quiet shutter speed | 1/16000 seconds | - |
Continuous shooting speed | 12.0 frames per sec | 1.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 13.50 m (with Auto ISO) | 10.80 m |
Flash settings | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off, 1st / 2nd Slow Sync. | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 3840x2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p) 1280x720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) | 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p), 320 x 240 (30p) |
Highest video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 808 grams (1.78 lb) | 524 grams (1.16 lb) |
Dimensions | 136 x 97 x 132mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 5.2") | 126 x 87 x 94mm (5.0" x 3.4" x 3.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 350 shots | 320 shots |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | DMW-BLC12PP | - |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail price | $898 | $219 |