Panasonic FH2 vs Panasonic LZ40

Following is a thorough comparison of the Panasonic FH2 and Panasonic LZ40, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both designed by Panasonic. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the FH2 (14MP) and LZ40 (20MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FH2 was manufactured 4 years earlier than the LZ40 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FH2 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic LZ40 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving through a full comparison, below is a short summation of how the FH2 grades against the LZ40 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic FH2 Gallery and Panasonic LZ40 Gallery.

If you're looking to carry around your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic FH2 has got exterior dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") having a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Panasonic LZ40 has specifications of 126mm x 87mm x 94mm (5.0" x 3.4" x 3.7") along with a weight of 524 grams (1.16 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic FH2 and Panasonic LZ40 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the FH2 versus the LZ40.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the FH2 and LZ40 is 96 and 67 respectively.

Often, it can be tough to envision the difference in sensor sizes purely by researching specs. The pic underneath will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the FH2 and LZ40.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Panasonic LZ40 to render greater detail due to its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos much more aggressively. The more aged FH2 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.