Panasonic LX100 II vs Panasonic LZ40

Below, we are evaluating the Panasonic LX100 II and Panasonic LZ40, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both designed by Panasonic. The image resolution of the LX100 II (17MP) and the LZ40 (20MP) is fairly comparable but the LX100 II (Four Thirds) and LZ40 (1/2.3") come with different sensor measurements.

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The LX100 II was revealed 4 years after the LZ40 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic LX100 II being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Panasonic LZ40 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go in to a more detailed comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the LX100 II matches up against the LZ40 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II & Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40. The full galleries are available at Panasonic LX100 II Gallery & Panasonic LZ40 Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic LX100 II has got outside measurements of 115mm x 66mm x 64mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.5") along with a weight of 392 grams (0.86 lbs) and the Panasonic LZ40 has proportions of 126mm x 87mm x 94mm (5.0" x 3.4" x 3.7") accompanied by a weight of 524 grams (1.16 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the LX100 II against the LZ40.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the LX100 II and LZ40 is 81 and 67 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizes simply by seeing technical specs. The picture underneath should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the LX100 II and LZ40.

As you have seen, the two cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The LX100 II using its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF simpler and the Panasonic LZ40 will provide greater detail because of its extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop images much more aggressively. The fresher LX100 II provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.