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Panasonic S1R vs Panasonic LZ40

Portability
54
Imaging
79
Features
84
Overall
81
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40 front
Portability
67
Imaging
45
Features
35
Overall
41

Panasonic S1R vs Panasonic LZ40 Key Specs

Panasonic S1R
(Full Review)
  • 47MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Boost to 51200)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 1020g - 149 x 110 x 97mm
  • Introduced February 2019
Panasonic LZ40
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 22-924mm (F3.0-6.5) lens
  • 524g - 126 x 87 x 94mm
  • Announced January 2014
  • Old Model is Panasonic LZ30
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Panasonic S1R vs Panasonic LZ40 Overview

Following is a detailed review of the Panasonic S1R versus Panasonic LZ40, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are designed by Panasonic. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the S1R (47MP) and LZ40 (20MP) and the S1R (Full frame) and LZ40 (1/2.3") provide different sensor sizing.

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The S1R was manufactured 5 years after the LZ40 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Panasonic S1R being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic LZ40 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the S1R grades versus the LZ40 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic S1R over the Panasonic LZ40

 S1R LZ40 
AnnouncedFebruary 2019January 2014More modern by 62 months
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2100k460kClearer display (+1640k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic LZ40 over the Panasonic S1R

 LZ40 S1R 

Common features in the Panasonic S1R and Panasonic LZ40

 S1R LZ40 
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Panasonic S1R vs Panasonic LZ40 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic S1R has outer dimensions of 149mm x 110mm x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") and a weight of 1020 grams (2.25 lbs) whilst the Panasonic LZ40 has measurements 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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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use during that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the S1R against the LZ40.

Panasonic S1R vs Panasonic LZ40 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the S1R and LZ40 is 54 and 67 respectively.

Panasonic S1R vs Panasonic LZ40 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic S1R vs Panasonic LZ40 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizes just by reading technical specs. The image underneath should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the S1R and LZ40.

As you can tell, both of these cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The S1R due to its larger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Panasonic S1R will offer you more detail due to its extra 27 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images a bit more aggressively. The younger S1R provides an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Panasonic S1R vs Panasonic LZ40 sensor size comparison

Panasonic S1R vs Panasonic LZ40 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic S1R vs Panasonic LZ40 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic S1R Portrait photography information
Panasonic LZ40 Portrait photography information
87
has manual focus
above average flash sync speed (1/320s)
fantastic megapixels (47 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
features face detect focusing
supports RAW files
40
decent megapixels (20MP)
includes face detect focusing
manual focus not available
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic S1R Street photography info
Panasonic LZ40 Street photography info
71
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports RAW files
comes with touch to focus
environment proof
good high ISO (25,600)
heavier than competition in class (1,020g)
45
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
heavier than competition (524g)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic S1R Sports photography details
Panasonic LZ40 Sports photography details
78
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
silent shooting (1/16,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
fantastic megapixels (47MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
features tracking focus
environment proof
terrible battery pack (360 shots)
lacks phase detect AF
47
incredible zoom range (22-924mm 42.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20MP)
includes tracking focus
low fps (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic S1R Travel photography advice
Panasonic LZ40 Travel photography advice
60
environment proof
connects via bluetooth
comes with touch to focus
fantastic megapixels (47 megapixels)
terrible battery pack (360 shots)
heavier than competition in class (1,020g)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
55
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (22mm)
great reach (924mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (524g)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic S1R Landscape photography factors
Panasonic LZ40 Landscape photography factors
82
has manual focus
change lenses (Leica L mount)
nice screen size (3.2 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
fantastic megapixels (47 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
environment proof
has dual storage slots
terrible battery pack (360 per charge)
44
rather wide (22mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic S1R
Vlogging with Panasonic LZ40
32
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detect focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does have mic jack
does not feature selfie friendly screen
heavier than competition in class (1,020 grams)
27
rather wide (22mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
does have mic support
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
heavier than competition (524 grams)
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Panasonic S1R vs Panasonic LZ40 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic S1R and Panasonic LZ40
 Panasonic Lumix DC-S1RPanasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40
Type Pro Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2019-02-01 2014-01-06
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 36 x 24mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 864.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 47 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
Full resolution 8000 x 6000 5152 x 3864
Max native ISO 25600 1600
Max boosted ISO 51200 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Min boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 225 9
Lens
Lens mount type Leica L fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 22-924mm (42.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.0-6.5
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Total lenses 30 -
Focal length multiplier 1 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3.2 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 2,100k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 5,760k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.78x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 15 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Highest silent shutter speed 1/16000 seconds -
Continuous shooting rate 9.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 10.80 m
Flash options Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync w/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/320 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p), 320 x 240 (30p)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes (can be charged with high-power laptop/tablet chargers or portable power banks) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 1020 grams (2.25 lb) 524 grams (1.16 lb)
Physical dimensions 149 x 110 x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") 126 x 87 x 94mm (5.0" x 3.4" x 3.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 100 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 26.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 14.1 not tested
DXO Low light rating 3525 not tested
Other
Battery life 360 pictures 320 pictures
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type - SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 2 One
Launch price $3,698 $219