Panasonic FH10 vs Panasonic LZ40

Here is a thorough comparison of the Panasonic FH10 vs Panasonic LZ40, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are built by Panasonic. The resolution of the FH10 (16MP) and the LZ40 (20MP) is relatively similar and they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FH10 was brought out 12 months before the LZ40 and they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FH10 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic LZ40 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the FH10 grades vs the LZ40 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic FH10 Gallery & Panasonic LZ40 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FH10 has got outer measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") with a weight of 103 grams (0.23 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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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using during that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the FH10 compared to the LZ40.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the FH10 and LZ40 is 97 and 67 respectively.

In many cases, it's hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizing simply by going over a spec sheet. The visual underneath should offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the FH10 and LZ40.

Clearly, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Panasonic LZ40 to offer you greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs much more aggressively. The older FH10 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.