Panasonic FX75 vs Panasonic LZ40

Let's look much closer at the Panasonic FX75 versus Panasonic LZ40, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are sold by Panasonic. There exists a huge gap between the resolutions of the FX75 (14MP) and LZ40 (20MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FX75 was introduced 4 years earlier than the LZ40 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FX75 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic LZ40 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go into a detailed comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the FX75 matches up vs the LZ40 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic FX75 Gallery and Panasonic LZ40 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic FX75 has external measurements of 103mm x 55mm x 23mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) and 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).

Check out the Panasonic FX75 versus Panasonic LZ40 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use at the time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the FX75 versus the LZ40.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FX75 and LZ40 is 94 and 67 respectively.

More often than not, it's hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes only by checking specifications. The image here will help offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the FX75 and LZ40.

Plainly, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should expect the Panasonic LZ40 to resolve extra detail using its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged FX75 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.