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Panasonic FZ100 vs Panasonic LZ40

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40 front
Portability
67
Imaging
45
Features
35
Overall
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Panasonic FZ100 vs Panasonic LZ40 Key Specs

Panasonic FZ100
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
  • 540g - 124 x 82 x 92mm
  • Introduced July 2010
  • New Model is Panasonic FZ200
Panasonic LZ40
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 22-924mm (F3.0-6.5) lens
  • 524g - 126 x 87 x 94mm
  • Launched January 2014
  • Older Model is Panasonic LZ30
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Panasonic FZ100 vs Panasonic LZ40 Overview

Below, we will be analyzing the Panasonic FZ100 versus Panasonic LZ40, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both of them are produced by Panasonic. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the FZ100 (14MP) and LZ40 (20MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FZ100 was released 4 years prior to the LZ40 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting through a in-depth comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the FZ100 scores versus the LZ40 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ100 over the Panasonic LZ40

 FZ100 LZ40 
Manually focus More precise focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic LZ40 over the Panasonic FZ100

 LZ40 FZ100 
LaunchedJanuary 2014July 2010Fresher by 42 months

Common features in the Panasonic FZ100 and Panasonic LZ40

 FZ100 LZ40 
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen dimensions
Screen resolution460k460kThe same screen resolution
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Panasonic FZ100 vs Panasonic LZ40 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FZ100 enjoys physical dimensions of 124mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs) whilst the Panasonic LZ40 has proportions of 126mm x 87mm x 94mm (5.0" x 3.4" x 3.7") with a weight of 524 grams (1.16 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic FZ100 versus Panasonic LZ40 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the FZ100 compared to the LZ40.

Panasonic FZ100 vs Panasonic LZ40 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FZ100 and LZ40 is 67 and 67 respectively.

Panasonic FZ100 vs Panasonic LZ40 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ100 vs Panasonic LZ40 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizing merely by seeing a spec sheet. The visual underneath will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the FZ100 and LZ40.

As you can see, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Panasonic LZ40 to produce extra detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures much more aggressively. The older FZ100 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Panasonic FZ100 vs Panasonic LZ40 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ100 vs Panasonic LZ40 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ100 vs Panasonic LZ40 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ100 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic LZ40 Portrait photography advice
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manual focus
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
supports face detection focus
supports RAW formats
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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megapixel count good (20MP)
includes face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ100 Street photography advice
Panasonic LZ40 Street photography advice
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screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
small sensor size (1/2.3")
more heavy than average in class (540g)
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image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
heavier than average (524 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ100 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic LZ40 as a Sports photography camera
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long zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
supports tracking autofocus
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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incredible zoom range (22-924mm 42.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20MP)
includes tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ100 Travel photography features
Panasonic LZ40 Travel photography features
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megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
reasonably wide (25mm)
very long reach (600mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than average in class (540g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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megapixel count good (20MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (22mm)
long zoom (924mm)
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than average (524 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ100 Landscape photography information
Panasonic LZ40 Landscape photography information
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manual focus
reasonably wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
supports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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fairly wide (22mm)
good sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FZ100
Vlogging with Panasonic LZ40
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reasonably wide (25mm)
display is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have external microphone port
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
more heavy than average in class (540g)
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fairly wide (22mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
includes mic support
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
heavier than average (524g)
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Panasonic FZ100 vs Panasonic LZ40 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ100 and Panasonic LZ40
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40
General Information
Make Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2010-07-21 2014-01-06
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine FHD -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 5152 x 3864
Maximum native ISO 6400 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-600mm (24.0x) 22-924mm (42.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.2 f/3.0-6.5
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 460 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 15 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shutter rate 11.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 9.50 m 10.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format AVCHD Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 540 grams (1.19 lbs) 524 grams (1.16 lbs)
Dimensions 124 x 82 x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") 126 x 87 x 94mm (5.0" x 3.4" x 3.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 320 shots
Battery style - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at release $500 $219