Panasonic FZ150 vs Panasonic LZ40

Here is a in depth overview of the Panasonic FZ150 and Panasonic LZ40, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and they are both created by Panasonic. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the FZ150 (12MP) and LZ40 (20MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FZ150 was unveiled 21 months earlier than the LZ40 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before diving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise overview of how the FZ150 scores versus the LZ40 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40. The full galleries are available at Panasonic FZ150 Gallery and Panasonic LZ40 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic FZ150 enjoys physical dimensions of 124mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 528 grams (1.16 lbs) while the Panasonic LZ40 has sizing of 126mm x 87mm x 94mm (5.0" x 3.4" x 3.7") along with a weight of 524 grams (1.16 lbs).

See the Panasonic FZ150 and Panasonic LZ40 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the FZ150 against the LZ40.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the FZ150 and LZ40 is 67 and 67 respectively.

In many cases, it is very tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizing just by seeing specs. The visual here should provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FZ150 and LZ40.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Panasonic LZ40 to provide greater detail having an extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The older FZ150 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.