Panasonic FZ40 vs Panasonic LS5

Let's look closer at the Panasonic FZ40 vs Panasonic LS5, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are manufactured by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FZ40 (14MP) and the LS5 (14MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FZ40 was brought out 12 months before the LS5 so they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FZ40 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic LS5 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a complete comparison, here is a concise view of how the FZ40 matches up versus the LS5 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic FZ40 Gallery and Panasonic LS5 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic FZ40 features physical dimensions of 120mm x 80mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 494 grams (1.09 lbs) while the Panasonic LS5 has specifications of 97mm x 62mm x 27mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic FZ40 vs Panasonic LS5 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select during that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the FZ40 vs the LS5.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the FZ40 and LS5 is 68 and 94 respectively.

Usually, it can be difficult to picture the gap between sensor dimensions merely by checking specifications. The pic below may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the FZ40 and LS5.

To sum up, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the exact same resolution so you should expect similar quality of photographs however you have to consider the production date of the products into consideration. The more aged FZ40 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.