Panasonic FH20 vs Panasonic LZ40

On this page, we are comparing the Panasonic FH20 and Panasonic LZ40, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are designed by Panasonic. There exists a noticeable gap among the image resolutions of the FH20 (14MP) and LZ40 (20MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FH20 was brought out 5 years prior to the LZ40 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FH20 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic LZ40 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving straight to a full comparison, here is a short summary of how the FH20 grades vs the LZ40 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH20 Gallery & Panasonic LZ40 Gallery.

If you are going to carry your camera, you have to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic FH20 provides outside measurements of 100mm x 56mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Panasonic LZ40 has specifications of 126mm x 87mm x 94mm (5.0" x 3.4" x 3.7") having a weight of 524 grams (1.16 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic FH20 and Panasonic LZ40 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the FH20 vs the LZ40.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FH20 and LZ40 is 93 and 67 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizing merely by researching technical specs. The graphic below will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the FH20 and LZ40.

As you have seen, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can expect to see the Panasonic LZ40 to provide you with greater detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos more aggressively. The older FH20 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.