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Panasonic GX9 vs Panasonic LZ40

Portability
82
Imaging
60
Features
80
Overall
68
Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40 front
Portability
67
Imaging
45
Features
35
Overall
41

Panasonic GX9 vs Panasonic LZ40 Key Specs

Panasonic GX9
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 407g - 124 x 72 x 47mm
  • Introduced February 2018
Panasonic LZ40
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase 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
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic LZ30
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Panasonic GX9 vs Panasonic LZ40 Overview

Below is a comprehensive assessment of the Panasonic GX9 vs Panasonic LZ40, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are created by Panasonic. The image resolution of the GX9 (20MP) and the LZ40 (20MP) is very close but the GX9 (Four Thirds) and LZ40 (1/2.3") boast different sensor dimensions.

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The GX9 was launched 4 years later than the LZ40 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic GX9 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic LZ40 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving right into a complete comparison, here is a quick view of how the GX9 matches up vs the LZ40 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GX9 over the Panasonic LZ40

 GX9 LZ40 
IntroducedFebruary 2018January 2014More recent by 50 months
Focus manually More precise focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1240k460kClearer display (+780k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic LZ40 over the Panasonic GX9

 LZ40 GX9 

Common features in the Panasonic GX9 and Panasonic LZ40

 GX9 LZ40 
Display size3"3"Same display sizing
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Panasonic GX9 vs Panasonic LZ40 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic GX9 offers physical dimensions of 124mm x 72mm x 47mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.9") along with a weight of 407 grams (0.90 lbs) while the Panasonic LZ40 has sizing of 126mm x 87mm x 94mm (5.0" x 3.4" x 3.7") having a weight of 524 grams (1.16 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic GX9 vs Panasonic LZ40 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the GX9 compared to the LZ40.

Panasonic GX9 vs Panasonic LZ40 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the GX9 and LZ40 is 82 and 67 respectively.

Panasonic GX9 vs Panasonic LZ40 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic GX9 vs Panasonic LZ40 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be tough to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements simply by looking through a spec sheet. The photograph underneath may give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the GX9 and LZ40.

Clearly, the 2 cameras come with the identical resolution but different sensor measurements. The GX9 contains the larger sensor which is going to make getting shallower depth of field easier. The fresher GX9 provides an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Panasonic GX9 vs Panasonic LZ40 sensor size comparison

Panasonic GX9 vs Panasonic LZ40 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GX9 vs Panasonic LZ40 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic GX9 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic LZ40 as a Portrait photography camera
76
you can focus manually
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
has face detect focus
exports RAW files
40
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
features face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic GX9 Street photography features
Panasonic LZ40 Street photography features
84
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
supports focus via touch
above average ISO range (25,600)
45
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
heavier than competition in class (524g)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic GX9 Sports photography info
Panasonic LZ40 Sports photography info
72
quiet mode (1/16,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
has tracking focus
supports phase detect auto focus
low battery power (260 CIPA)
47
long zoom range (22-924mm 42.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic GX9 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic LZ40 as a Travel photography camera
71
connects via bluetooth
supports focus via touch
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
low battery power (260 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
55
good megapixels (20MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (22mm)
long zoom (924mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (524 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic GX9 Landscape photography details
Panasonic LZ40 Landscape photography details
77
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
above average ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW files
low battery power (260 CIPA)
44
fairly wide (22mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic GX9 Vlogging features
Panasonic LZ40 Vlogging features
35
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detect focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone socket
27
fairly wide (22mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
includes external mic jack
slow max aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
heavier than competition in class (524 grams)
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Panasonic GX9 vs Panasonic LZ40 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GX9 and Panasonic LZ40
 Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40
General Information
Make Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40
Class Advanced Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2018-02-13 2014-01-06
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 5184 x 3888 5152 x 3864
Max native ISO 25600 1600
Max enhanced ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW format
Lowest enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 49 9
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 22-924mm (42.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.0-6.5
Macro focus range - 1cm
Number of lenses 107 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.8
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 1,240k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,760k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x -
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 15s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1500s
Max quiet shutter speed 1/16000s -
Continuous shutter speed 9.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 6.00 m (at ISO 200) 10.80 m
Flash modes Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, forced on, forced on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, forced off Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p), 320 x 240 (30p)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 407 gr (0.90 lb) 524 gr (1.16 lb)
Physical dimensions 124 x 72 x 47mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.9") 126 x 87 x 94mm (5.0" x 3.4" x 3.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 260 shots 320 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 photos over 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $1,000 $219