Panasonic F5 vs Panasonic LZ40

In this article, we will be reviewing the Panasonic F5 vs Panasonic LZ40, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both offered by Panasonic. There is a substantial difference among the image resolutions of the F5 (14MP) and LZ40 (20MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The F5 was revealed 12 months prior to the LZ40 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic F5 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic LZ40 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going straight into a in depth comparison, below is a quick view of how the F5 grades against the LZ40 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic F5 Gallery & Panasonic LZ40 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic F5 comes with external dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Panasonic LZ40 has proportions 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 consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the F5 vs the LZ40.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the F5 and LZ40 is 96 and 67 respectively.

In many cases, it is very hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizing simply by researching a spec sheet. The photograph below may provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the F5 and LZ40.

As you can see, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can expect the Panasonic LZ40 to render extra detail because of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The older F5 will be behind in sensor technology.