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Panasonic FZ1000 vs Panasonic LZ40

Portability
55
Imaging
51
Features
80
Overall
62
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40 front
Portability
67
Imaging
45
Features
35
Overall
41

Panasonic FZ1000 vs Panasonic LZ40 Key Specs

Panasonic FZ1000
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Expand to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 25-400mm (F2.8-4.0) lens
  • 831g - 137 x 99 x 131mm
  • Launched June 2014
  • Updated by Panasonic FZ2500
Panasonic LZ40
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 22-924mm (F3.0-6.5) lens
  • 524g - 126 x 87 x 94mm
  • Announced January 2014
  • Old Model is Panasonic LZ30
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Panasonic FZ1000 vs Panasonic LZ40 Overview

Below, we are reviewing the Panasonic FZ1000 versus Panasonic LZ40, former is a Large Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both produced by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FZ1000 (20MP) and the LZ40 (20MP) is fairly comparable but the FZ1000 (1") and LZ40 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor measurements.

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The FZ1000 was manufactured 6 months after the LZ40 so they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the FZ1000 matches up versus the LZ40 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ1000 over the Panasonic LZ40

 FZ1000 LZ40 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution921k460kClearer display (+461k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic LZ40 over the Panasonic FZ1000

 LZ40 FZ1000 

Common features in the Panasonic FZ1000 and Panasonic LZ40

 FZ1000 LZ40 
AnnouncedJune 2014January 2014Same age
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurements
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Panasonic FZ1000 vs Panasonic LZ40 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry around your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic FZ1000 comes with exterior measurements of 137mm x 99mm x 131mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 5.2") along with a weight of 831 grams (1.83 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).

Analyze the Panasonic FZ1000 versus Panasonic LZ40 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the FZ1000 and the LZ40.

Panasonic FZ1000 vs Panasonic LZ40 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the FZ1000 and LZ40 is 55 and 67 respectively.

Panasonic FZ1000 vs Panasonic LZ40 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ1000 vs Panasonic LZ40 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's tough to see the contrast in sensor sizes just by checking out specifications. The picture underneath will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the FZ1000 and LZ40.

To sum up, both of the cameras posses the exact same resolution but not the same sensor sizes. The FZ1000 contains the larger sensor which should make getting bokeh easier.

Panasonic FZ1000 vs Panasonic LZ40 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ1000 vs Panasonic LZ40 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ1000 vs Panasonic LZ40 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ1000 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic LZ40 as a Portrait photography camera
70
you can focus manually
decent MP (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (1")
features face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
40
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
provides face detection focusing
no manual focus
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FZ1000
Street photography with Panasonic LZ40
70
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor size (1")
delivers RAW formats
45
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
heavier than competitors (524 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FZ1000
Sports photography with Panasonic LZ40
67
excellent zoom range (25-400mm 16.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20MP)
decent sensor size (1")
features tracking autofocus
no phase detect AF
47
great zoom range (22-924mm 42.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
provides tracking autofocus
slow frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ1000 Travel photography details
Panasonic LZ40 Travel photography details
65
decent MP (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
rather wide (25mm)
long reach (400mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
55
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
flash built-in
really wide (22mm)
great reach (924mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors (524g)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FZ1000
Landscape photography with Panasonic LZ40
64
you can focus manually
rather wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20MP)
decent sensor size (1")
delivers RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
44
really wide (22mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ1000 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic LZ40 Vlogging highlights
66
rather wide (25mm)
selfie friendly screen
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does have external microphone support
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
27
really wide (22mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
comes with external mic jack
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
heavier than competitors (524g)
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Panasonic FZ1000 vs Panasonic LZ40 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ1000 and Panasonic LZ40
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40
Class Large Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2014-06-12 2014-01-06
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 13.2 x 8.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 116.2mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 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
Highest Possible resolution 5472 x 3648 5152 x 3864
Maximum native ISO 12800 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO 25600 6400
Minimum native ISO 125 100
RAW files
Minimum enhanced ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 49 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-400mm (16.0x) 22-924mm (42.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-4.0 f/3.0-6.5
Macro focusing distance 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 2.7 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 921k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,359k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 15s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter speed 12.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 13.50 m (at Auto ISO) 10.80 m
Flash settings Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840x2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p) 1280x720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p), 320 x 240 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 831 grams (1.83 lbs) 524 grams (1.16 lbs)
Dimensions 137 x 99 x 131mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 5.2") 126 x 87 x 94mm (5.0" x 3.4" x 3.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 64 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 22.1 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.7 not tested
DXO Low light rating 517 not tested
Other
Battery life 360 photos 320 photos
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID DMW-BLC12PP -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media - SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $800 $219