Panasonic FZ200 vs Panasonic LZ40

Following is a detailed review of the Panasonic FZ200 vs Panasonic LZ40, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and they are both produced by Panasonic. There exists a considerable gap among the resolutions of the FZ200 (12MP) and LZ40 (20MP) but they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FZ200 was unveiled 17 months prior to the LZ40 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a short view of how the FZ200 grades against the LZ40 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40. The full galleries are available at Panasonic FZ200 Gallery & Panasonic LZ40 Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry around your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic FZ200 features outside measurements of 125mm x 87mm x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") having a weight of 588 grams (1.30 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).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose at the time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the FZ200 vs the LZ40.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FZ200 and LZ40 is 65 and 67 respectively.

Quite often, it is hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes just by checking out technical specs. The image underneath should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the FZ200 and LZ40.

As you can tell, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Panasonic LZ40 to show more detail having an extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more aged FZ200 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.