Panasonic FX700 vs Panasonic LZ40

Following is a in depth analysis of the Panasonic FX700 and Panasonic LZ40, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are offered by Panasonic. There exists a huge gap between the resolutions of the FX700 (14MP) and LZ40 (20MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FX700 was manufactured 4 years earlier than the LZ40 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FX700 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic LZ40 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go in to a more detailed comparison, below is a short summation of how the FX700 scores vs the LZ40 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic FX700 Gallery and Panasonic LZ40 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera, you need to think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic FX700 provides outside dimensions of 104mm x 56mm x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Panasonic LZ40 has sizing of 126mm x 87mm x 94mm (5.0" x 3.4" x 3.7") and a weight of 524 grams (1.16 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic FX700 and Panasonic LZ40 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the FX700 and the LZ40.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FX700 and LZ40 is 94 and 67 respectively.

Typically, it is difficult to see the difference between sensor sizes just by looking at specs. The picture below might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the FX700 and LZ40.

All in all, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Panasonic LZ40 to give you greater detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots far more aggressively. The more aged FX700 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.