Panasonic LX100 II vs Panasonic ZS40

Its time to look much closer at the Panasonic LX100 II and Panasonic ZS40, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both produced by Panasonic. The image resolution of the LX100 II (17MP) and the ZS40 (18MP) is relatively close but the LX100 II (Four Thirds) and ZS40 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor size.

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The LX100 II was released 4 years later than the ZS40 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic LX100 II being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Panasonic ZS40 being a Compact camera.

Before getting through a detailed comparison, below is a brief overview of how the LX100 II matches up versus the ZS40 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic LX100 II Gallery and Panasonic ZS40 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic LX100 II provides physical measurements of 115mm x 66mm x 64mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.5") accompanied by a weight of 392 grams (0.86 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS40 has proportions of 111mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic LX100 II and Panasonic ZS40 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the LX100 II and the ZS40.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the LX100 II and ZS40 is 81 and 90 respectively.

Quite often, it can be difficult to see the contrast in sensor measurements purely by looking through technical specs. The photograph below will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the LX100 II and ZS40.

As you can tell, the two cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The LX100 II because of its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Panasonic ZS40 will provide you with more detail as a result of its extra 1MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more recent LX100 II will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.