Panasonic FZ100 vs Panasonic LZ40
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Panasonic FZ100 vs Panasonic LZ40 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe 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.
Panasonic FZ100 vs Panasonic LZ40 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic FZ100 Gallery and Panasonic LZ40 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ100 over the Panasonic LZ40
FZ100 | LZ40 | |||
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Manually focus | More precise focusing | |||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Panasonic LZ40 over the Panasonic FZ100
LZ40 | FZ100 | |||
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Launched | January 2014 | July 2010 | Fresher by 42 months |
Common features in the Panasonic FZ100 and Panasonic LZ40
FZ100 | LZ40 | |||
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Screen dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical screen dimensions | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 460k | The 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.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.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FZ100 and LZ40 is 67 and 67 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic FZ100 vs Panasonic LZ40 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40 | |
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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 |