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Panasonic FX700 vs Panasonic LZ40

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
44
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40 front
Portability
67
Imaging
45
Features
35
Overall
41

Panasonic FX700 vs Panasonic LZ40 Key Specs

Panasonic FX700
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.2-5.9) lens
  • 176g - 104 x 56 x 25mm
  • Announced July 2010
Panasonic LZ40
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 22-924mm (F3.0-6.5) lens
  • 524g - 126 x 87 x 94mm
  • Released January 2014
  • Old Model is Panasonic LZ30
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Panasonic FX700 vs Panasonic LZ40 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FX700 over the Panasonic LZ40

 FX700 LZ40 
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic LZ40 over the Panasonic FX700

 LZ40 FX700 
ReleasedJanuary 2014July 2010More modern by 42 months
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FX700 and Panasonic LZ40

 FX700 LZ40 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen size
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Panasonic FX700 vs Panasonic LZ40 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic FX700 vs Panasonic LZ40 size comparison

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

Panasonic FX700 vs Panasonic LZ40 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FX700 vs Panasonic LZ40 Sensor Comparison

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.

Panasonic FX700 vs Panasonic LZ40 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FX700 vs Panasonic LZ40 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FX700 vs Panasonic LZ40 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FX700 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic LZ40 Portrait photography highlights
38
you can focus manually
good resolution (14 megapixels)
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
40
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
supports face detection focus
no manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FX700 Street photography factors
Panasonic LZ40 Street photography factors
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
45
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
more heavy than average (524g)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FX700 Sports photography details
Panasonic LZ40 Sports photography details
43
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
47
amazing zoom range (22-924mm 42.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FX700 Travel photography information
Panasonic LZ40 Travel photography information
65
good resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
does not feature selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.2)
55
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (22mm)
great reach (924mm)
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than average (524g)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FX700
Landscape photography with Panasonic LZ40
49
you can focus manually
relatively wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.2)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
44
rather wide (22mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FX700 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic LZ40 as a Vlogging camera
33
relatively wide (24mm)
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f2.2)
does not feature selfie friendly display
doesn't have microphone port
27
rather wide (22mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
includes external microphone support
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
more heavy than average (524 grams)
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Panasonic FX700 vs Panasonic LZ40 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FX700 and Panasonic LZ40
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40
General Information
Brand Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2010-07-21 2014-01-06
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine FHD -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 5152 x 3864
Max native ISO 6400 1600
Max enhanced ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 22-924mm (42.0x)
Max aperture f/2.2-5.9 f/3.0-6.5
Macro focusing range 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 15 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.40 m 10.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p), 320 x 240 (30p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format AVCHD Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 176g (0.39 lbs) 524g (1.16 lbs)
Dimensions 104 x 56 x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0") 126 x 87 x 94mm (5.0" x 3.4" x 3.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 320 images
Battery style - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $399 $219