Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic LZ40

Lets take a closer look at the Panasonic S1H versus Panasonic LZ40, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are offered by Panasonic. The resolution of the S1H (24MP) and the LZ40 (20MP) is pretty close but the S1H (Full frame) and LZ40 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor measurements.

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The S1H was introduced 5 years later than the LZ40 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic S1H being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic LZ40 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go right into a thorough comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the S1H matches up versus the LZ40 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H & Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic S1H Gallery & Panasonic LZ40 Gallery.

If you are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic S1H has got outside dimensions of 151mm x 114mm x 110mm (5.9" x 4.5" x 4.3") and a weight of 1052 grams (2.32 lbs) whilst the Panasonic LZ40 has dimensions of 126mm x 87mm x 94mm (5.0" x 3.4" x 3.7") and a weight of 524 grams (1.16 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the S1H versus the LZ40.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the S1H and LZ40 is 52 and 67 respectively.

Usually, its tough to see the difference in sensor measurements purely by looking through specifications. The graphic underneath may give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S1H and LZ40.

Plainly, both of the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The S1H with its bigger sensor will make shooting bokeh easier and the Panasonic S1H will result in more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The fresher S1H is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.